Trump criticizes CNN and MS NOW over coverage of Xi meeting
President Trump criticized CNN and MS NOW on Thursday for not providing live video coverage of his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. His comments came as a federal judge reinstated the outlets’ access to the White House, according to The Hill, which reported that Trump described the meeting as made for television.
President Trump criticized CNN and MS NOW on Thursday over their coverage of his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to The Hill.
The outlets did not provide live video coverage of the meeting. Trump’s comments came as a federal judge reinstated their access to the White House.
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