NEW: DOJ Now Investigating White House TV Pool Networks for Antitrust Violations After Attempted Boycott of Coverage White House
The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into major TV networks in the White House press pool over potential violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibits anticompetitive business practices and monopolization. The post NEW: DOJ Now Investigating White House TV Pool Networks for Antitrust Violations After Attempted Boycott of Coverage White House appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into major TV networks in the White House press pool.
- The investigation concerns potential violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibits anticompetitive business practices.
- The White House Correspondents' Association has faced criticism for a monopoly on White House coverage.
- CNN has been replaced by Real America's Voice in the White House television pool multiple times.
- Trump has blocked CNN's access to Air Force One, leading to lawsuits and temporary restraining orders regarding White House access.
- Major networks initially boycotted coverage but resumed on condition of mainstream network pool feeds, refusing coverage when Real America's Voice is in the pool.
- The DOJ stated that group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act.
- The Justice Department is demanding communications and materials related to the White House TV pool from the networks.
- The inquiry is seen as an escalation of the Trump administration's conflicts with the press corps.