CNN’s chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta argues in his forthcoming book that the concept of media “neutrality” doesn’t work during Donald Trump’s presidency.
“Neutrality for the sake of neutrality doesn’t really serve us in the age of Trump,” Mr. Acosta writes in his book, according to excerpts obtained by The Guardian.
“The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America,” which is set for a June 11 release, addresses the confrontational relationship Mr. Acosta has with President Trump, including the infamous exchange last year that led to his White House credentials being temporarily revoked. During that moment on Nov. 7, the president called Mr. Acosta a “rude, terrible person” after the CNN reporter asked about his harsh rhetoric regarding immigration. The White House later accused Mr. Acosta of manhandling a female intern who tried to grab the microphone from him during the tense exchange — an accusation Mr. Acosta and CNN strongly denied.
In his book, Mr. Acosta wrote that “everything” in his life “began to spiral out of control” after that day, The Guardian reported.
He also admitted to “grandstanding” and “showboating” during his multiple tense encounters with the president, which irked many members of the media and the president’s supporters.
He wrote that he “opts for the bait” when questioning Mr. Trump, “which bothers some people,” The Guardian reported.
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