Former White House correspondent says CNN is suing over Acosta press credentials
Source: The Hill
Longtime ABC News White House correspondent Sam Donaldson said Sunday that CNN and its chief White House correspondent, Jim Acosta, are suing the Trump administration over Acostas revoked press credentials.
Donaldson, speaking on CNNs Reliable Sources, said that he has been asked to submit an affidavit in the lawsuit in preparation for a court hearing this week.
The White House pulled Acostas hard pass after a tense exchange between him and President Trump during a press conference last week.
The White House cited Acostas interaction with a press aide as reason to pull the credentials, accusing him of placing his hands on" her. In return, CNN accused White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders of fraudulent accusations."
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/media/416133-former-white-house-correspondent-says-cnn-is-suing-over-acosta-press
CNN says no decision has been made.
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)Mrs Huckabee, the presidents spokesman needs to explain why she used a faked tape from infowars.
cstanleytech
(26,280 posts)its found she knew about it before she slandered Acosta.
unc70
(6,110 posts)She had years of experience before coming to the WH in Jan 2017. She is not an intern. She
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)like an intern near tears.
George II
(67,782 posts)...interrupting Donaldson, twice, with "well, I didn't hear about it."
Thankfully Donaldson snapped back saying (not exact quote) "well I'm preparing an affidavit to submit on Tuesday morning." I'm more inclined to believe Donaldson than pissy Stelter.
srobertss
(261 posts)Something needs to be done about this assault on the press. But I wish the press would agree on a way to address this collectively (with obvious exceptions like Fox News). From reading advise from reporters from facist regimes, the press uniting against these attacks is pretty important.
calimary
(81,194 posts)I do, too! There MUST be consequences for this shit! For this malfeasance, crookedness, and dictatorial behavior. This is NOT a dictatorship, donald. Regardless how badly you want it to be. And btw - GET THE HELL OUT of Hillary's house!!! And STOP using her jumbo jet and her helicopter. And STOP showing up in public where the President is supposed to make an appearance. Electoral College be damned. SHE won this thing. NOT YOU!
Wawannabe
(5,641 posts)CaliMary
Stupid man needs to STFU and get out!
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)Journalists have also vs USA government in the Federal courts over free press issues. CNN should do the same, I think they will after this plays out. CNN follows the president in France, that's why he's 'hiding'.