Donald Trump Shows Off White House Helipad as Major Networks Keep Cameras Away
Major networks declined live coverage after the White House barred CNN, and Trump cut a ribbon before flying to New York on Marine One.
- On Monday afternoon, President Donald Trump officially opened the new White House helipad on the South Lawn by cutting a ribbon with golden scissors, supporting the new VH-92A Patriot helicopter fleet.
- President Trump noted that for 50 years the White House relied on grass landings; Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, funded the construction to fulfill a government goal considered for 25 years.
- The design features a 100-foot-wide granite presidential seal, though contractors faced setbacks when Trump ordered them to redo portions before China's expected visit later in September.
- Major television networks refused to provide live coverage of the ceremony after the White House banned CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, with the administration declaring access a 'privilege and not a right.'
- The White House defended its restricted access policy, citing Media Research Center data showing 92% of mainstream coverage was negative compared to nearly 60% under Biden, arguing the 'rule was never every outlet gets in.
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MandatoryDonald Trump Shows Off White House Helipad as Major Networks Keep Cameras Away
President Donald Trump celebrated the completion of a new helicopter landing pad on the South Lawn Monday. However, the event’s real story became who wasn’t there to film it. ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News all declined to send pooled camera crews. They joined CNN in stepping back after the network was barred from White […]
Trump inaugurates new White House helipad; TV networks boycott coverage over CNN ban
US President Trump inaugurated a new White House helipad with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Major television networks boycotted the event in protest of CNN's ban. Trump posted about the helipad's maiden voyage on his social media. Media access restrictions have overshadowed the helipad project and a state visit. The president has focused on building projects during his term.
Donald Trump Dismisses Media Boycott As US Networks Stand In Solidarity With CNN
US President Donald Trump asserted that the media cannot boycott him after major news organisations staged a boycott following his decision to ban CNN. Speaking at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new White House helipad, Trump's remarks without the regular press TV pool ended in silence on air, as loud engine noise from Marine One overwhelmed the event. News networks including Fox, CBS, and ABC refused to replace CNN, while print outlets like …
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