Tag: autocratic tendencies

👓 Reporters condemn White House decision to bar CNN’s Acosta | CNN

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Reporters from many news organizations have expressed support for CNN's Jim Acosta after the White House revoked his press pass.
I too saw reports of an assault yesterday in the reporting of the incident and so went back to the video of the incident. If anything, the White House intern assaulted Acosta here.

👓 The 10 Most Dumbfounding Moments From Trump's Post-Election Press Conference | The Atlantic

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The day after the midterm elections, the president mocked candidates who didn’t embrace him and went after the media.

👓 White House suspends press access for CNN’s Jim Acosta | NY Post

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The White House suspended press access for Jim Acosta on Wednesday after the CNN reporter had a tense exchange with President Trump during a press conference. Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders…
An incendiary article that leaves some details out for salacious effect. Having seen a portion of the press conference this morning, there’s a bit to be desired in this reporting that does a bit of “he said, she said” without giving a completely accurate picture of the story.