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Claim

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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 archived copy
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.