The group representing White House journalists expressed concern about the Trump administration’s decision to bar wire service reporters from traveling on Air Force One to the Middle East. No reporters from The Associated Press, Bloomberg or Reuters were on the plane, limiting direct press access to the president.
The White House has engaged in a legal dispute with The Associated Press over coverage issues, leading to changes in media policy for Air Force One.
The White House Correspondents Association stated that this change hinders the public’s access to timely information about presidential activities.
