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CNN snubs Trump's big UN speech as he escalates feud with the network
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The Presidency Is Power, Not a Ratings Entitlement
A Petty Dispute, Inflated Into a Political Drama
The report says President Donald Trump objected to CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins covering his United Nations appearance after barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House press pool. CNN’s The Situation Room did not carry the speech during its 10 a.m. hour, mentioned it after 11 a.m., and aired a brief update at 11:09 a.m.
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