If I were Donald Trump, I'd boot both CNN and reporter Jim Acosta from all White House news briefings for at least six months.
During Trump's recent press conference, Trump took issue with CNN's "fake news" about his being involved with the Russians and about one wrong Michael Cohen fingered for being a go-between. Acosta, who had already asked one question in the conference, cut loose like a bulldog in heat, interrupting Trump and repeatedly, rudely demanding the right to ask another question; Trump refused, telling Acosta he was being rude, but Acosta persisted. Press Secretary Sean Spicer later told Acosta that if he ever pulled that stunt again, he'd be thrown out. Spicer went on at least one television show complaining about the treatment.
Although Spicer has since called for a "truce," neither he nor CNN has apologized for the egregious behavior.
It's time they showed some semblance of decorum in respect to the president during press briefings. If they're going to act like assholes, they need to be treated accordingly. Freedom of the press does not mean freedom to be rude and arrogant.
That's MY AMERICAN OPINION, respectfully submitted.
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