Networks split over broadcasting Donald Trump's speech, with CNN declining to air it live.
9 reports, 5 independent
Updated Sep 20
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What happened
Networks split over broadcasting Donald Trump's speech, with CNN declining to air it live.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Donald Trump banned CNN and MS NOW from the White House, with former Fox News host Hegseth backing the decision.Sub-event
- Media coverage of a convention in Dallas features Donald Trump on Fox News, C-SPAN coverage, and CNN's notable absence.Sub-event
- Donald Trump blamed media outlets, including Fox News, for failing to provide him with live coverage of his activities.Sub-event
- NewsNation hosted a discussion on July 17 regarding Donald Trump's speech, which involved the former press secretary, Sean Spicer.Sub-event
Networks split over broadcasting Trump's speech, highlighting media division.1 source
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Donald Trump
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Fox News
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