Trump Lashes Out Against Acosta For Asking 'Nasty, Snarky' Question

President Trump unloaded on CNN’s Jim Acosta for asking a “snarky question” during Monday’s coronavirus briefing, which is why he said no one watches his network anymore.

President Trump to @Acosta:

“And it’s people like you and CNN that say things like that.. it’s why people just don’t want to listen to CNN anymore.”

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— Benny (@bennyjohnson) March 30, 2020

Acosta’s questioned centered on Trump’s rhetoric about COVID-19 ahead of the national crisis, which he said appeared to downplay the threat. 

Quoting Trump, Acosta said, “‘We have it very much under control in this country. The coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. It's going to disappear. It's like a miracle. It will disappear.’ March 4, ‘We have a very small number of people in this country infected.’ March 10, ‘We prepared, we are doing a great job with it. It will go away. Just stay calm. It will go away.’ What do you say to Americans—”

“Well, isn't it true? It will go away,” Trump interjected.
 
“Who believe that you got this wrong,” Acosta said, finishing his question.  -READ MORE