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DOJ Investigates TV Networks Over White House Pool Boycott
DOJ probes ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox for allegedly violating antitrust laws by boycotting White House TV coverage.
In brief
DOJ probes ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox for allegedly violating antitrust laws by boycotting White House TV coverage. DOJ investigates ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox for potential antitrust violations after networks suspended White House TV pool coverage following Trump administration revocation of credentials. Originally…
DOJ investigation
The Justice Department is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox over their joint decision to temporarily suspend White House television pool coverage.
Why networks boycotted
The networks suspended pool duties after the White House removed CNN from its turn in the rotation, claiming no administration should restrict news organizations because of reporting.
Trump administration action
Trump revoked credentials from CNN, MS NOW and Politico on September 18, accusing them of publishing false coverage.
Legal challenges
The three networks sued, and U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly temporarily required the administration to restore their access through Tuesday, October 13.
Antitrust concerns
DOJ sent civil investigative demands on Friday, October 9, seeking communications among networks about the pool to check for antitrust violations.
Network responses
ABC said it had not received notice of the investigation but expected to; NBC, CBS and CNN declined to comment, while Fox did not immediately respond.
In short
DOJ investigates ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox for potential antitrust violations after networks suspended White House TV pool coverage following Trump administration revocation of credentials.
