Major networks withdraw from White House press pool

Major television networks have pulled their cameras from official White House events, refusing to share footage with other broadcasters. The move limits President Trump's ability to reach millions of viewers live on television. Trump has received heavy TV coverage for more than ten years, so this is a notable change. However, the boycott has clear limits. Networks can still use footage from other sources, such as United Nations cameras. Alternative media sources also give Trump other ways to reach the public. The networks have shown that they do not want a complete blackout on presidential coverage either. Because of this, the practical effect of the boycott remains smaller than it might first appear.