CNN Reporter Jim Acosta's White House Credentials Removed Acosta has been stripped of a
"hard pass," which gives him access
to the White House grounds. The move came after he sparred with President Donald Trump at a
post-midterms news conference. When the reporter began to ask follow-up
questions, Trump insulted Acosta
and called him a "terrible" person. CNN has since said that Acosta has the
network's full support. CNN, via statement It is unclear whether Acosta will be granted a different entry pass for White House reporting.
