The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) criticized the Trump administration for excluding major news wire servicesâAP, Reuters, and Bloombergâfrom coverage on Air Force One during a Middle Eastern trip. They argued this exclusion undermines public access to vital information and breaks decades of precedent in international reporting. The WHCA's statement emphasized the importance of these sources in providing independent news, particularly on foreign policy events with global significance. The White House defended this decision as a move toward inclusivity, dismissing concerns raised by the WHCA.
The WHCA is disturbed by this new restriction on who can cover this White House and continued retaliation for independent editorial decisions, the group added.
Leaving out the wires is a disservice to Americans who need news about their president, especially on foreign trips where anything could happen.
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