Claim 236

CNN said the credential revocation was an unprecedented decision harming democratic norms.

Published 2026-09-22. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 1 source.

Statement: CNN said the credential revocation was an unprecedented decision harming democratic norms.
Field: effect_on_reporting
Value: CNN calls the revocation a threat to democracy
About: incident 2018-us-cnn-acosta-credential-revoked
Source: White House suspends credentials for CNN correspondent Jim Acosta
Publisher: ABC News
Method: outlet report
Checked: 2026-09-22
Confidence: medium
Status: current
Source date: 2018-11-08

Quotation from the source

This unprecedented decision is a threat to our democracy and the country deserves better. Jim Acosta has our full support.