White House Accused of Using Doctored Infowars Video to Justify Acosta Ban

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Footage altered to make reporter’s brush with aide appear to be more aggressive.

Published Nov. 8 2018 7:16AM EST

REUTERSKevin_Lamarque_e9zv0l — REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque / Reuters

The White House has been accused of using a doctored video made by far-right outlet Infowars to defend its decision Wednesday to revoke CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s press credentials.

White House Accused of Using Doctored Infowars Video to Justify Acosta Ban

Footage altered to make reporter’s brush with aide appear to be more aggressive.

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