Title: CNN Thriving Despite Trump's 'Fake News' Attacks, Says Network President
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CNN Thriving Despite Trump's 'Fake News' Attacks, Says Network President
Brett Edkins
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President Donald Trump takes a question during a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. ... [ +]
Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg
At yesterday’s press conference, President Trump repeatedly accused mainstream journalists of dishonesty and bias. Recent stories on campaign communications with Russia, he said, were “fake news” and “fabricated.” “ The press has become so dishonest that if we don’t talk about it, we are doing a tremendous disservice to the American people." Trump saved special ire for CNN, attacking the network for low ratings and “very fake news.” In a lengthy exchange with reporter Jim Acosta, Trump said, “I want to turn in CNN for not doing a good job.”