White House Blocks CNN From Air Force One on September 25, 2026

The White House barred CNN from traveling on Air Force One, escalating tensions with news media. A judge later restored access for CNN and other outlets. This sets a precedent for selective exclusion of reporters, weakening independent coverage of the presidency.

🐿️ By yanking CNN's seat on Air Force One and restoring it only under court order, the administration turned press access into a legal football.