White House Excludes CNN From Air Force One Trip To Knoxville
The White House excluded CNN from Air Force One for President Trump's trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, replacing the network with Real America’s Voice News. This action is the latest in an ongoing dispute over media access.
Pittsburgh, PA, September 25, 2026 —
The White House opted not to include CNN reporters on Air Force One for President Trump’s recent trip to Knoxville, Tennessee. Instead, Real America’s Voice News was granted access for the flight.
This decision marks the latest development in a prolonged disagreement concerning media access for journalists. The White House’s exclusion of CNN on this occasion is being viewed as a continuation of this ongoing dispute over which news organizations are permitted to accompany the President on official travel.
The specific reasons for CNN’s exclusion were not detailed by the White House, nor were the criteria used to select Real America’s Voice News. The summary provided does not include further details regarding the exact nature of the dispute over media access or any specific incidents that led to this decision. Information regarding the contractor’s name, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, fine amounts, or any subsequent events following this exclusion was not provided in the trend summary.
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