The White House on Monday refused to allow a Politico reporter to board Air
Force One, preventing the outlet from fulfilling its role in the presidential
pool, CNN reported. On Sept. 18 Trump announced bans on Politico, CNN and MS NOW
from White House access; the three outlets sued and a federal judge issued a
temporary restraining order requiring the government to restore their
credentials. The White House says access to the White House complex is distinct
from permission to travel on Air Force One and has previously denied CNN
reporters travel with the president. A court will hold a hearing on a
preliminary injunction for the three outlets on Thursday; Politico’s denial is
expected to be included in subsequent filings.
