A CNN reporter has been banned from the White House after engaging in a tense back and forth with Donald Trump during a news conference.
The White House has accused Jim Acosta of "unacceptable" conduct after a female intern tried to take the microphone from him - claiming he put his hands on her.
Jim Acosta says the claim's "a lie" in a tweet - and also posted a video of his press pass being taken away.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The US Secret Service just asked for my credential to enter the WH. As I told the officer, I don’t blame him. I know he’s just doing his job. (Sorry this video is not rightside up) <a href="https://t.co/juQeuj3B9R">pic.twitter.com/juQeuj3B9R</a></p>— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) <a href="https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/1060334166083059712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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The journalist clashed with President Trump as he took questions following the US midterm election results.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump believes in a free press and expects and welcomes tough questions of him and his Administration. We will, however, never tolerate a reporter placing his hands on a young woman just trying to do her job as a White House intern...</p>— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) <a href="https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/1060333176252448768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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