US boycott hit Trump where it hurt. Now Hanson faces the same test
US media outlets, including Fox News and MSNBC, united in a boycott against President Donald Trump after he banned several news organizations from White House press conferences, a move a court ruled illegal. The unified action deprived Trump of extensive television coverage during a critical week. The boycott was triggered by Trump's ban on MSNBC, CNN, and Politico, which he justified by citing unfavorable coverage. This marked a shift from his previous individual journalist bans, as the collective action forced other networks to cover the shortfall and challenged his demand for favorable coverage in exchange for access. Australian commentator Waleed Aly draws parallels to Senator Pauline Hanson's similar bans on outlets like the ABC and The Guardian, questioning whether Australian media would show similar solidarity. He warns that inaction could erode the principle of press accountability.