Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
President Trump opened a new helicopter landing pad at the White House. CNN was not permitted to cover the event. Because of this restriction, major television networks declined to send their cameras to the inauguration. The incident raised concerns about First Amendment press freedom.
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National16 articles from 16 sources across the spectrum· Updated 6d ago
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1 viewpointRan by 13 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, +1 more
Trump shows off new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
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1 viewpointRan by 13 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, WHDH Boston, +5 more
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2 viewpointsPresident Trump Marks First White House Helipad Takeoff After Grand Ribbon Cutting [WATCH]
Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· The Jewish Voice, Triblive, +1 more