November 7, 2018 🟡 Significant

Revokes Jim Acosta's press credentials after contentious news conference

The White House revoked the press credentials of CNN correspondent Jim Acosta following a heated exchange at a post-midterm news conference. Trump called Acosta a "rude, terrible person" and an "enemy of the people." The administration falsely claimed Acosta "placed his hands" on an intern who tried to take his microphone, sharing a doctored video to support the claim. A federal judge later ordered the credentials restored, ruling the revocation violated due process.

"You are a rude, terrible person. You shouldn't be working for CNN." — White House press conference, November 7, 2018

Categories

Offenses:
abuse-of-power bullying disinformation
Domains:
media governance
Tags:
#media-attack#cnn#free-speech#retaliation