According to a report from the Saudi Gazette, major US television networks have initiated a boycott of White House coverage in response to a recent ban on several news outlets. The report claims that CNN, MSNBC, and Politico have taken legal action following an order by President Donald Trump to bar them from the White House, with the television press pool allegedly halting video coverage of the president's upcoming travel to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The Saudi Gazette further alleges that even Fox News, often characterized as a favorable broadcaster for the administration, has joined the boycott. These claims follow recent legal developments regarding media access to the White House. Trusted wire services, including the BBC and Al Jazeera, have reported that a federal judge is currently deliberating on the legality of a White House media ban, with recent updates indicating the judge has delayed a final ruling on the matter.
While the Saudi Gazette report frames the situation as an active, coordinated protest by the media industry, current verified reporting from international wires focuses on the ongoing judicial process rather than a confirmed industry-wide boycott. The discrepancy between the reported boycott and the status of the federal court proceedings suggests that the situation remains fluid, and the extent of the media's response has not been independently verified by other major news organizations at this time.
While the Saudi Gazette reports a boycott by US media outlets following a White House ban, the provided trusted wires (BBC and Al Jazeera) indicate that a federal judge has only 'delayed' or 'left in place' a ruling on a media ban, rather than confirming a widespread, coordinated boycott by major networks. The report contains specific details—such as the involvement of 'MS NOW' (likely a misspelling of MSNBC) and specific claims about Fox News—that lack corroboration from the provided baseline of trusted sources.
No corroborating trusted sources found.
Original report: Saudi Gazette