Journalists boycott White House helipad event, leaving Trump unheard
A White House decision to bar journalists from several outlets appeared to backfire when the television press pool boycotted a helipad ribbon-cutting ceremony involving Donald Trump. Although the event was broadcast, the White House’s own cameras provided no audio, leaving viewers unable to hear Trump’s remarks and prompting widespread online mockery.
The dispute followed legal action by CNN, MS NOW and Politico, which accused the administration of violating press freedoms after their reporters were denied access. The boycott comes as Trump prepares for major diplomatic events, including the United Nations General Assembly and a ceremonial welcome and state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping; the new helipad reportedly cost about $6 million and was built for Marine One.
- A media boycott left Trump’s helipad ceremony broadcast without sound.
- Journalists accused the administration of attacking press freedom.
- The dispute threatens coverage of major upcoming diplomatic events.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Trump ruthlessly mocked as media ban spectacularly backfires at White House ribbon cutting ceremony”.