Jim Acosta

[Benton]

(11-19-2018, 12:33 PM)michaelsean Wrote: Well I mean someone does.  Not every journalist in the country gets access.  Unless it's actually CNNs pass and they can give it to whomever they want.  

The majority of journalists don't cover the WH.

When I was a sports reporter, a press pass generally got you into a game. But if it was a state tournament, some colleges, some regional tournaments, or similar type events, you had to be on a pre-approved list. It saves a lot of time and headache for everyone, especially since those types of events set aside room just for reporters/photographers. 

CNN can send whomever they want to cover the WH. The POTUS doesn't have to hold press conferences. But if he does, he can't just ban people he doesn't like.