PRESIDENT TRUMP TAKES ON THE MEDIA: Full News Conference 11/7/18

President Trump clashed dramatically at Wednesday's press conference with CNN White House reporter Jim Acosta, after the CNN star peppered Trump with questions and refused to give up the microphone as he asked about the migrant caravan and Russia investigation.
“That's enough. Put down the mic,” he ordered Acosta, as a White House aide tried to take the microphone from him, only for Acosta to initially refuse to turn it over and push her arm down. “I tell you what, CNN should be ashamed of itself having you working for them. You are a rude, terrible person, you shouldn’t be working for CNN.”
It was one of several testy exchanges during the nearly 90-minute press conference. The dispute began when Acosta first asked Trump about the migrant caravan approaching the U.S. southern border. After challenging Trump whether the caravan really was an “invasion,” as Trump had previously stated, Acosta proceeded to “caravan-splain” to Trump.
“The caravan was not an invasion, it is a group of migrants moving up the border from Central America towards the border with the U.S.,” the reporter scolded Trump.
“Thank you for telling me that, I appreciate it,” Trump said, before saying he had not “demonized” immigrants as Acosta claimed.
But as Trump answered, Acosta repeatedly interjected and went back and forth with Trump over how the White House had characterized the caravan.
“They're hundreds of miles away, that’s not an invasion,” Acosta said.
“Honestly, I think you should let me run the country, you run CNN and if you did it well, your ratings would be much better,” Trump said.
Acosta later asked about the Russian investigation, which Trump then called a “hoax.” After Acosta eventually sat down, Trump said “the way you treat [White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders] is horrible and the way you treat other people is horrible,”
Acosta was helped by fellow reporter and NBC correspondent Peter Alexander, who called Acosta a “diligent reporter who busts his butt.”
Trump shot back: “Well, I’m not a big fan of yours either, to be honest.”
At that point, Acosta stood up and kept speaking to the president, to which Trump had another retort.
“When you report fake news, which CNN does a lot, you are the enemy of the people,” he said.

[@sebastienporsenna8616]

"I think you should let me run the country, and you run CNN." 😂😂

[@johny02]

Why President Trump does not wait for the end of a question to answer, he always interrupts them

[@reidboggs4629]

Because the media is vicious if you haven’t noticed the 9 years of negative constant day in/day out reporting

[@southernknight9983]

Trump needs to start pulling press passes. Rudeness during these press conferences is unacceptable.

[@najcastro5920]

lol really ? what about how mr chump is so rude an unacceptable an jus plain reckless ways towards america an its people??

[@southernknight9983]

@@najcastro5920 Trump did an outstanding job on keeping his cool. I would have had him drug out kicking and screaming after Acosta man handled the mic lady. I hope she isn't bruised. Jimbo did get his press pass revoked until further notice, so good for Trump! He plays his cards well.

[@ophecoloma8243]

Am not an American, but am married with an American. Yet, am praying that Trump will be strong enough to withstand allthe hates of Americans. I trully salute him because he cares for America. God bless America

[@qssneaky]

27:05

[@trentbell2718]

THANK YOU.

[@KissablePinkBear]

qssneaky thank you

[@samanthalitell954]

You're the real MVP!

[@kshitijchoudhary3688]

Trump talks to the American People! And Obama talked to Economists and News printers

[@weightlosshelpweightlosspr3293]

WE LOVE YOU TRUMP!!!!!! Always 🙂🙂🙂🙂😊😊😊

[@toniafields1536]

Holy crap that was brutal! Now compare that with how Biden's handled.

[@loyallakerfan]

Obama for Obama he only helps himself .

[@marymilburn8995]

This is how a " president" acts ????

[@luciaflor9420]

I wish to have a president like you in Spain.

[@dawnperu3452]

Take him. He's available immediately.

[@luciaflor9420]

@@dawnperu3452 🤣🤣

[@mab1ism]

​@@luciaflor9420he'll be back. He won my heart I used to be a Democrat now I'm a trumper.

[@LetsgoB]

After seeing the lack of professionalism demonstrated by CNN, I finally agree with Trump = super biased (fake) news. I will be voting republican.

[@NortelGeek]

When will someone ask THE question?...

[@Felicidade101]

again thanks to post the full thing

[@greasytony9727]

An hour and thirty minutes of talking from the heart. POTUS is the man! KAG!

[@geronimo2804]

Your a moron, just like this moron

[@midrellwilliams3651]

Twice impeached, 4 charges, 91 indictments BRAVADO!!!!!!!

[@laurel1865]

Why are you piting americans against each other? Because that's the old divide and conquer technique.

[@DJCompl3x1]

Does he still believe you need ID to grocery shop? 🤔

[@shannalee2520]

Does Paris Hilton still believe you buy Walls at Walmart? Why is this buffoon our president?

[@monmixer]

I hope it's a beautiful bipartisan situation because it really needs to be. Do the right thing and bring this country together please!!

[@Kylome1]

Trump can't seem to hold it together. Losing so many house seats must have really got to him.

[@pdjtw]

13:55 1 year later this statement is so relevant too. They can do what they want, but Trump's got the Senate!

[@jbark25]

It never ceases to amaze me that Republican Voters can look at this sniveling crybaby and think to themselves "THIS guy is the epitome of strong leadership!"

[@cnovey]

Jim Barkley well that’s because you’re a beta, so you wouldn’t understand.

[@hollyann7266]

Midtown?

[@ahmadabdullah6415]

WHAT A DISGRACE!! total embarrassment !

[@seanhenderson2498]

I’m not into politics but when l start looking at these conferences, it starting to turn into rude and arrogant behavior. That’s not how it suppose to be and it’s unprofessional to me imo. Trump suppose to wait until the reporter finish the question then answer. Instead he talks over reporters numerous times. Also the reporters as well. They are being rude as well. Tried to asked a question without being called on. Again, l hardly watch any politics but how the way these conferences are now is unprofessional.

[@dwaneyocum1718]

... for the *mid town* and mid term year. Yes, isn't he just the greatest? He's the greatest republiclown.

[@pdjtw]

1:10:34 "In Jeff Flake's case, it's me. Pure and simple. I RETIRED HIM. I'm very proud of it, I did the country a great service." "He is retired. I'll like to call it another word, but we're gonna treat him with great respect. Jeff Flake, that's another beauty." HAHAHA

[@jbcdinc]

Did I hear actor Jeremy piven ask a question?

[@vincentpenny7194]

Well done, President Trump. Adding structure to a situation where structure is needed. The position of POTUS is a high honor and the media should treat it as such (regardless of their own personal viewpoints). Ready for some of these reporters to go against the grain and restore media to its true intended purpose, to inform.

[@laurel1865]

He got called out on african american numbers. How is that adding structure when he's lying?

[@Youdidnthearme]

Well done 🤣🤣

[@ylk6582]

The intellegence of Media nowadays is very very concerning

[@BorntobeWild.]

Our president Trump was Great. 🇺🇸🇺🇸MAGA ❤️❤️❤️ Always.

[@skullvader4173]

I’ve never been so entertained by politics this much ever.

[@rocket007ist]

He is a true leader.

[@luciaflor9420]

You are the best. I am from Spain.

[@josephnaranjo8286]

Hola belleza 😏

[@chrisc4636]

He sounds down hearted,I hope he turns it around .

[@YawehthedragondogofEL]

He knows he can't win reelection. The orange haired freak show is coming to an end.

[@vegassims7]

I applaud the removal of Acosta's white house press pass today.

[@PvtNoclass925]

1:13:50 lol trumps reactions when the reporter said he worked for yahoo news! Hahahaha

[@halasimov1362]

How are some of those guys even allowed to be there asking questions. They are just trying to ambush and put words in his mouth etc..

[@TheDJEmir]

They did the same thing to Obama but he handled it with poise and grace, Trump is more of a Bully who always tries to suppress the reporters or discredit them when the questions don't go his way. And he's always trying his best to put Obama and compare himself at every turn LOL. He has a complex dealing with Obama LOL.

[@andrewmills9743]

If you can’t handle the press how can you handle the United States. Great Job? Why are we making the oil companies richer? Diesel 3.00 plus a gallon. Go buy 100.00 worth of groceries and see how long you can feed your family. Ignoring the obvious doesn’t make it go away.

[@shannalee2520]

Trump has never bought groceries himself...he thinks you need an i.d ...it is like having Paris Hilton for president "WalMart "? Is that where you buy "walls"? smh

[@ogui1113]

LOVE THE MAN!! LOVE HIM !!! JAJAJAJAJA

[@susannamadison205]

they have no respect, media is shameful i mean how rude this is the most powerful man in the world and they treat him so bad

[@carolinen5396]

CNN is a poor excuse for reporting true news

[@laurel1865]

Trump has no respect for the truth. I didn't see anyone but Trump being rude. He interrupted people. He called several people names. He wouldn't answer direct questions. He called the woman who had a sincere question a racist?! He could have just answered her question, which was legitimate. And PLEASE for the love of god, use punctuation. How are people getting away from punctuation is beyond me. You realize most people can't read your comment correctly? Do you not know what a sentence is or how to end a sentence?

[@glendahunt8013]

Poor thing.

[@3rd_EYE_MegaMind]

cnn Complete Nonsense Network

[@spinebuster9490]

26:00 *Ask anything. Even dumb questions* .

[@joellenjohnson8186]

Love President Trump dislike Acosta, where was security and why didn't security come to help the W.H. so much for no respect for women from CNN how does Acosta still have security at the W.H. he is really out of control the President should not not have to put up with that.

[@josephnaranjo8286]

26:05 😂

[@shecklerhodgdon9484]

you can do it

[@tomj4731]

Whiner in Chief

[@l.dalasvoyouma9715]

He feels the heat lol

[@shannalee2520]

He is the Heat Miser isn't he? And Pence the Cold Miser?

[@bluzane]

Killa of a Presidante

[@tony1622]

LITERALLY

[@pdjtw]

1:01:15 Trump's truly a real estate genius. He built (and opened) the embassy in less than 2 years!

[@merlindamarquez7577]

He didn't build it. Jared made the deal and followed it through. Trump was playing golf.

[@lisapully9274]

April's rights should be stripped as well.

[@MariaOrtiz-gj4xq]

No Trump in 2020

[@imjustsomeguy72]

1:01:00 funny, he said a very similar thing to Obama.

[@BigFellazInc72]

Trump accurate lllllllmao yea right

[@kypdr]

Pres Trump made the whole thing hostile from the beginning. When Jim Acosta started asking his question, at 27:13, Trump says, "Here we go". This is where the whole thing went south.

[@simpsonisoe8994]

Waaaa,trump 2024🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@kypdr]

@@simpsonisoe8994 Says a lot about you when you back someone like that...

[@simpsonisoe8994]

@@kypdr sure,Trump 2024

[@FforFake]

Acosta was going to ask his questions in that sniveling, passive-aggressive manner no matter how Trump handled it in the beginning.

[@atlasshrugged7475]

Because of the way Mr. Trump handled the media it allowed for a greater variety of subject matter questions (which could have been less media commentary but...) vs the usual harping on one subject as if there were no other issues. Not the usual provincial witch hunt allowed. From what I have learned, I do not know why there has not been more investigations on certain Democrats. Division has been stoked first and foremost and by design by major new media outlets themselves.

[@shannalee2520]

look up how he stole money from children with cancer.

[@whatup53]

Most of them are there not to listen but to cut him down

[@StardustRenegade]

Every time they asked a question he interrupted them. He never gave them a chance to speak.

[@whatup53]

@@StardustRenegade because he knows they are ridiculing him and he already know s what they are saying

[@Tigerwolf-uq1fu]

Sounds like a kid is crying not getting the toy he wants.

[@steelermia]

27:04 you're welcome lol

[@Splintz4daWintz]

The white house should have the authority to stop journalists from being rude or being liars.

[@YawehthedragondogofEL]

Phrank, I agree, Fox News should be shut down.

[@kionnorris1286]

Its called freedom of the press. Or do yall only know laws that involves guns and killing minorities

[@Splintz4daWintz]

Freedom of the press does not mean you can be rude. That's how stupid the logic of liberals are.

[@s.kitchen5832]

@@YawehthedragondogofEL You mean the one media that doesn't toe the line for you Dims?

[@s.kitchen5832]

@@kionnorris1286 "Freedom of the Press is for those that own one."

[@Ganesha900]

Everytime J. Acosta chooses to unleash his predator, uncouth, intentional, & grandstanding behavior, one of the very questionable problems is that he chooses to act as if it is his press conference being attended by whatever person is holding the real press conference. Acosta is fully aware of how many questions a member of the press is allowed; however, his chosen aim is to dominate the press conference (to be a provocateur, not a journalist) & to irritate the public. Although, I must say, he is the delight of the "Jerry Springer" types!

[@newpaige9435]

Rosa Frausto 😂

[@laurel1865]

I only noticed one uncouth person and that was Trump.

[@mileakin2689]

Love this man

[@luciaflor9420]

Lucky

[@user-sy9jt5yo1u]

So full of BS History will remember him for so much BS

[@jb44421]

Midtown election? Lol

[@sethchiaroproductions2171]

Classified information has a declass date. You can't just go in a say this is now declassed.

[@cassandrabreit5029]

Imagine how much more he'd be able to get done if he didn't have to teach grown adults their manners, like how to wait your turn to talk, during every press conference. It takes true patience.

[@midrellwilliams3651]

Twice impeached, 4 charges, and 91 indictments BRAVADO

[@amys_20]

Americans are stupid that let him get there

[@SOC675]

and not charged once@@midrellwilliams3651

[@lauradawson9287]

Keep it up thak you don't stop now

[@paulholmes7100]

Cnn, just the facts please. Stop slanting the news!!

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

Stay strong Prez

[@davidhiggins3012]

Trump is certainly more of a campaigner than administrator. I think he does a great job administrating (though tumultuously due to him running it like a business), but you can tell he is mad he has to get back to governing instead of rallying up crowds somewhere.

[@ThankyouJesus81]

Pray for Trump. Don’t know how he deals with all the hate. He could have just been relaxing on a yacht enjoying life. God bless him for running for president and trying to restore America

[@YawehthedragondogofEL]

Yea, Jesus has been with him all the way, restoring hate, paranoia and racism to the hearts of millions. Lord be praised!!!!

[@ThankyouJesus81]

Roman Brown huh?? The racism thing is all political nonsense. When your a well read, educated world traveler you understand why people’s skins happen to be different colors and it’s a beautiful thing. As for illegals I’m sorry you can’t just storm in, have to come in legally. The real racists are the poor uneducated people who instead of spending time reading traveling and learning they just sit around watching Kim Kardashian and listening to rap music. Which has and is continuing to destroy the minds of our youth. It’s not intelligent to be racist, however it is a noble thing to be against the filth of this rap culture that represents and praises every bad human behavior. Good luck

[@fightthegoodfight316]

I agree bro👍

[@ewignichjesehn]

if only he would be relaxing on a yacht enjoying life. please, just do it. now.

[@GZA036]

@@YawehthedragondogofEL What an NPC response

[@brendanb.8007]

GOD BLESS DONALD TRUMP!!!!!

[@johny02]

Trump vs Jim Dacosta from 27th to 32nd minutes

[@soupriceme]

"Didn't want the embrace" 😂😂😂 That's kinda petty inferring they lost because you weren't there to help them..

[@habebhussein1765]

Around his eyes sun kissed and the rest of his face is orange. Dud looks like he's wearing a special eyeglass.

[@larryames8831]

He is so shaken he can't read. Sorry, I forgot he actually can't read.

[@susanalbright7498]

Is that makeup with white circles around his eyes or does he use a tanning bed - Not the most important question in the world but boy does he look weird.

[@sohrabrahim4792]

I want to say thagt we in america have a very SMART presedent thank good cause after bush and no boma we need a guy like mr trump lets all pray for our great country and its leader ... democrates need to get on board with what he is taking about ...

[@lizbullock3421]

I miss real leadership. I miss him in office.

[@jmac6170]

Acosta starts at 27:00

[@lilplacks5149]

Look at him now he’s breaking records

[@soupriceme]

Why does he sound so out of breath?

[@jessicajarman774]

Why do they give the mike to Acosta?

[@dawnm.5201]

Great question! Smh...

[@midnightmover2329]

Because you live in a Democracy,sort of.

[@dawnm.5201]

He is supposed to be a reporter, not a left wing activist. It's his job to ask questions, not stand there and debate the POTUS. He acts like a disrespectful child and was treated as such.

[@Lynoreable]

They give the mike to Acosta because Trump wanted a confrontation. Why did he want a confrontation, to change the subject so he didn't have to talk about the big loss of the House. Works every time.

[@dawnm.5201]

That is ridiculous. Trump answered his so called question, that was really just a statement, explained they had a difference of opinion, and then further explained that he wants people to come legally. Acosta continued to badger him and grandstand. Trump became confrontational when he refused to give up the mic to the young woman. This suspension is long overdue for him. It is not his job to stand there and give his opinions, no one cares about his opinions. He is not a journalist he is nothing more than a left wing activist and agitator. He got what he deserved...finally!

[@mightymarsha]

GREAT PRESIDENT.... LOVED IT WHEN YOU FIRED JIM..... FFFFIRED

[@tomj4731]

Acosta didn't get fired.

[@callmearmstrong]

He sure SNIFFS alot...whats that about...coke or lieing nervous tick?

[@ComedianChazz]

Ever done any public speaking? Part of my ritual before I go on stage is using a Vicks inhaler, if our President would do the same I doubt he would sniffle so much. Nasal passage clearing is an important part of being able to articulate. He just stands a little too close to the mic while doing it. God Bless the President and God Bless these United States.

[@shannalee2520]

Trump is one of the biggest cokeheads of his time...why is he our president?

[@shannalee2520]

... to those who say he isn't: Explain Kanye? :/

[@eizyaws]

You're looking for something in nothingland 😣😣😣

[@laurel1865]

cocaine habit would explain his temper.

[@christopherphillips8027]

This President doesn't take s---from anyone. He put Jim Acosta in his place. I love him. He has the balls to say what no one else will. Go, President Trump.

[@ccollins1895cc]

This fool is ignorant and rude. The press is doing their job. He sounds clueless as to what he's talking about. He doesn't want them to ask questions because he doesn't know how to answer them. PLAIN and SIMPLE!!! The person running the country should lead by example and he's basically showing he doesn't have any respect for ANYBODY. I cant wait til 2020...smh

[@lizbullock3421]

@@ccollins1895cc, this comment of yours didn’t age well as we are now in WW3.

[@midrellwilliams3651]

@@ccollins1895ccexactly

[@mtbkun]

All he does is blame. Look at your weakness and improve, kid.

[@luciaflor9420]

He is building a good country. Don't complain.

[@marteenmartinez3684]

I need a drink and cannot

[@user-wu1dn5vo5u]

😂

[@xhitomusic7345]

27:00

[@niacal4nia]

He's pissed off at democrats winning the house and forcing his tax returns.

[@grazynasapalska586]

Good Morning ☺President🐞🍀 Trump❤

[@lifewithfools]

there has to be strong rules during this conferences. These people are worse than kindergarten children.

[@midrellwilliams3651]

They ask the questions that we the people want to know. He was running the country. Are you serious 😅. Twice impeached, 4 charges, and 91 indictments BRAVADO

[@fkubiggness]

reading comments on fox news youtube videos makes me never want to have children.

[@lynphillips2109]

I totally agree with what Pres. Trump said about Mia Love. She was my Rep. At her so called rally, she and her politician guests, never mentioned the president one bit, it was eery. But they all touted the great things that have happened since Trump got in the White House. One of her guests was a well-known campaigner for Trump in 2016. I felt like I could approach him and ask why they didn't even mention Trump. He agreed with me 100%, and he said, "it's not my rally, I'm doing what I was told.". It was during the Stormy Daniels annoyance. It bothers me that Mia Love was so squeamish about that, thinking that her constituents were a bunch of self-righteous prudes who believe fake news. Well, she lost, and I have a dumbocrat representing me.

[@kimyoungmi]

Exact same disappointment toward the same representative. Despite serving missions and things, these Utahns really don't get out enough to recognize the limitations of their tiny morality bubble (don't get me wrong, the morals are invaluable, just not their weaponization against others) dictating their snooty opposition to this extremely successful, reliable, and fearless president who has been the single best thing for their political interests in several decades. And now I hear the ambitious but apparently senile Romney, who just inexplicably defined a "biased" press as a free press, encouraging more Russia hoaxing. Well, at least I didn't have to vote for this perpetual embarrassment just now, since he was already anointed to the office.

[@moss2377]

The Russia crap, the racism crap, and all the media crap is getting so old and overplayed! 👎🤮

[@bholasahani7591]

है खुशी के लिये जीवन का अरमा तो कलिया मे छाया हसी का पहला इनाम समा की तरह खिल जाते गै रन्ग तो बाहरो के लिये खिलते है सादगी का नम खूबिया मे आया कयामत का असर तो सजते हुवे एहसास मे खिला खुशी भी एकदम

[@RezidentASinner]

The greatest thing trump has ever done is deepen the division of the american people against each other, obama didn't help i know. However, electing a reality tv star who was never as good as a business man as his dad is the worst thing any republican could have done. The only job trump is ever good at is talking something up.

[@monmixer]

did he insinuate that Democrats have chair mans on committees that have been there longer than they have supposed to be? If so why? that's what i heard pretty much but not in exact words..he said for a very very long time.

[@user-cl3fl5hj6t]

What?Did he take a bath.That not trump.😮