A “free press” doesn’t mean the right to be rude & confrontational. Perhaps if the press would try to be a little less biased, they & President Trump could declare a truce . The American people deserve a fair media & we’re tired of the conflict. #JimAcosta
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Actually a "free press" (since when is that in quotations? is it not a real thing?) does include the right to be rude & confrontational. Acosta was confrontational in the way the press is supposed to be. Does the "president" have the right to be rude & confrontational by the way?

Nov 8, 2018 · 4:23 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
The press hate Trump and they show it on a daily basis. What gives the press the right to be rude and badger him & Sarah Sanders the way they do? Why can’t they ask a question civilly?
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I put it in quotes because it was trending on Twitter and because it’s a topic that everyone seems to have a different definition for. 😘🙏
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Replying to @marwilliamson @AlanaKStewart
Ridiculous.The President answered Acosta.The President was patient with his questions (plural) until it was clear that Acosta was TELLING the President, not asking. His turn was long over, he continued rudely spewing, placed his hands” on the intern & karate chopped her arm! Sick
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Replying to @marwilliamson @AlanaKStewart
Protocol allows each reporter her/his time to have The President's (or Press Secretary's) full attention, without interruption. Usually, they are allowed one question and one follow-up. Acosta RARELY accepts this protocol, in his rude, selfish manner. Glad he's out!
Replying to @marwilliamson @AlanaKStewart
They are two separate issues - free press and civility - they are mutually exclusive. He was uncivil, disrespectful to the President of the United States and the female staffer/intern and way out of line. This has nothing to do with Free Press.