# 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](https://thewaronnews.com/incidents/2018-us-cnn-acosta-credential-revoked)
- Source: White House suspends credentials for CNN correspondent Jim Acosta. https://abcnews.com/Politics/white-house-suspends-credentials-cnn-correspondent-jim-acosta/story?id=59045396
- 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.

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