Trump's Soundbite Silence Last week's White House event was an exercise in awkwardness, but not for the reasons one might expect.
The usual dignitaries were present and accounted for, including a guest unveiling a new helipad on the South Lawn. However, President Donald Trump's voice was noticeably absent.
The absence of clear audio was largely due to the major television networks' decision to suspend pooled coverage following Trump's bar of CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House grounds.