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The Trump White House reignited its long-running feud with CNN this week, mocking the network as the “Chicken News Network” after it repeatedly declined to book senior administration official Stephen Miller for an interview.
According to the White House, Miller — who serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy — was made available to CNN multiple times over several days. Officials say the offer was simple: any show, any time of day, any topic, and any host. Despite that open invitation, CNN did not schedule an appearance.
White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung publicly called out the network on Thursday, accusing CNN of avoiding tough conversations and uncomfortable facts.
Cheung wrote on social media that for a third consecutive day the White House had offered to make Stephen Miller available to CNN at any time, on any program, and on any subject, but said the network declined and suggested it was avoiding tough scrutiny.
Vice President JD Vance echoed the criticism, reposting Cheung’s comments and challenging the network’s credibility.
Vance wrote that CNN should be willing to give airtime to key figures from the administration if it wants to be viewed as a credible news outlet.
CNN responded later in the day through its public relations team, insisting that administration officials are welcome on the network, but defended its editorial decision-making.
CNN said in a statement that officials from the administration, including Stephen Miller, are welcome to appear on its programs, adding that booking decisions are driven by daily news priorities and that Miller could return in the future when it aligns with coverage needs.
Miller last appeared on CNN in early October, where he clashed with a network host over National Guard deployments and increasing threats faced by Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. That appearance drew significant attention from viewers who felt the exchange highlighted the sharp divide between the Trump administration and legacy media outlets.
President Donald Trump has criticized CNN for years, frequently accusing the network of political bias and misleading coverage. This week, Trump renewed those criticisms while discussing the future of CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.
“I think the people who have run CNN for a long time are a disgrace,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “They spread lies, they spread poison, and it’s been very damaging to our country.”
Trump went on to suggest that CNN should be included in any potential sale involving its parent company, arguing that the network’s leadership should not be rewarded for what he described as years of biased reporting.
The latest exchange highlights the ongoing battle between the Trump administration and major media networks, as many conservative Americans continue to question whether legacy outlets are willing to present viewpoints that challenge their preferred narratives.
