(TNND) \u2014 The New York Times and Washington Post joined The Associated Press, Reuters, Getty Images and Agence France-Presse in temporarily withholding photos of President Donald Trump\u2019s events Monday, in solidarity with news outlets barred from the White House.<\/p>\n
The Washington Post said it would not publish photographs of Trump\u2019s departure from the White House or his events at the United Nations in New York until midnight Eastern time. Spokesperson Olivia Petersen called it a collective effort by White House photographers \u201cin a show of support of the banned outlets.\u201d<\/p>\n
The New York Times also defended its participation<\/a>, saying, \u201cAmericans deserve a free and independent media covering their government without intimidation, as well as comprehensive coverage of newsworthy events.\u201d<\/p>\n The photo hold came as ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC suspended shared White House television-pool coverage <\/a>after the administration prevented CNN from carrying out its scheduled pool assignment.<\/p>\n CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the Trump administration<\/a> Monday after their reporters were barred from the White House grounds and their credentials were revoked. The outlets argue the move violates the First and Fifth Amendments and are seeking a temporary restraining order to restore access.<\/p>\n The standoff disrupted coverage of Trump\u2019s White House helipad event<\/a> and his trip to the U.N. General Assembly, where the TV pool normally provides footage for all networks.<\/p>\n With Marine One running nearby and no pool microphone present, Trump\u2019s remarks were difficult to hear. He also declined to answer shouted questions before boarding the helicopter for New York.<\/p>\n Newsmax\u2019s Biana de la Garza said the ban \u201ccould be backfiring just a little bit,\u201d noting viewers could not hear Trump because the pool cameras were absent.<\/p>\n