CNN is arguing a violation of the First Amendment to the Constitution. They make the case that both “access” and the “questions” Acosta asked of the President were protected First Amendment activity.
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Does that mean that EVERYBODY has a right to be in the White House???? Gonna need a bigger room.
Only if he comes out as a trans-sexual or queer.
Then he's "protected".
A few years ago, a state supreme court decision was handed down that basically shredded the idea of a "freedom of the press" as it is commonly understood. Basically, the court said there is no such thing as a "free press" that is distinct from a "free citizen" in any way. So an ordinary citizen who posts regularly on blog sites or even sends frequent letters to the editor of the local newspaper is apparently considered "the press" for all intents and purposes under state law.
That's exactly the way it should be. If Jim Acosta has a legal right to a White House press pass, then so do I.
CNN is responsible for Acosta’s behavior! They should have reprimanded him months ago and then fired his posterior before it got to this point. Actually I think they should not even be allowed to replace him anymore.
If CNN is going to sue Trump then Trump should not take any questions from anyone at CNN on the grounds that CNN is suing him and that any questions from anyone at CNN should be addressed in writing to his attorneys.
That way they are locked out of any press briefing until such time as the lawsuit is resolved.
Trump doesn’t have to talk to the press, and they can cancel the daily briefings. Obama rarely spoke with the press. Who needs to listen to the CNN creeps scream on?
Every damn thing the Dems complain about Trump, is the exact opposite of what they say it is. They claim he destroys the press when he has given more access than any of the last 6 presidents! Trump loves talking to the press, but they cannot behave and so shout in his presence, and won’t sit down after their question. They believe they can manhandle women and become complete assholes because their leftism gives them permission, that these pompous, arrogant fools believe they are exposing the evil racist Trump. They aren’t exposing anything except their own asses!
We don’t need it, nor want it.
Sarah Sanders: CNN is “grandstanding”, we will “vigorously defend” ourselves
“We have been advised that CNN has filed a complaint challenging the suspension of Jim Acosta’s hard pass. This is just more grandstanding from CNN, and we will vigorously defend against this lawsuit.
CNN, who has nearly 50 additional hard pass holders, and Mr. Acosta is no more or less special than any other media outlet or reporter with respect to the First Amendment.
After Mr. Acosta asked the President two questions—each of which the President answered—he physically refused to surrender a White House microphone to an intern, so that other reporters might ask their questions.
This was not the first time this reporter has inappropriately refused to yield to other reporters.
The White House cannot run an orderly and fair press conference when a reporter acts this way, which is neither appropriate nor professional.
The First Amendment is not served when a single reporter, of more than 150 present, attempts to monopolize the floor.
If there is no check on this type of behavior it impedes the ability of the President, the White House staff, and members of the media to conduct business.”
Shoot. Everything about CNN sucks. Nothing new in this.
The Legendary Low Ratings CNN is desperately trying to pull themselves out of a ratings nose dive with this ridiculous lawsuit/stunt.
Little Jimmy PeePee Pants KNOWS his career is OVER without his White House press pass.
Bwah hah hah, I hope he’s losing sleep, developing an ulcer, having panic attacks, cr@pping his pants, etc. The thought of him suffering puts a big grin on my face.
Acosta isn’t a journalist. He’s a pundit.
Perhaps Acosta can exercise the same First Amendment Rights like the performance artists that smear themselves in their own feces. Actually, that’s pretty much what he does at the White House.
Tell them to replace Acosta, then don’t call on that person for the next year....