Trump’s scowl says it all as CNN and MS NOW return to White House for XI’s final day
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump showed visible annoyance when CNN and MSNBC reporters returned to the White House press corps and shouted questions during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, following a judge's order to lift the media ban.
- Trump had previously attempted to ban CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House, accusing them of spreading "fake news," which led to major networks halting White House coverage until the ban was overturned.
- Despite the media tensions, Trump praised the press for their "fair coverage" during a tea meeting with the first ladies and President Xi, highlighting positive strides made between the U.S. and China.
- The summit focused on discussions about artificial intelligence, with Trump promoting the term "super intelligence" for AI and claiming that President Xi agreed with this rebranding during their talks.
- The White House's attempt to create its own media feed, "Trump TV," following the ban on certain outlets, received low ratings, and reporters noted they were blocked from covering parts of Xi's visit, such as the state dinner arrival.