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CNN's Jim Acosta On Trump, Journalism And Why He Isn't An 'Enemy Of The People'

Over the last two years, with the Trump administration escalating its anti-press rhetoric, Jim Acosta has often been the target of its attacks.
"The Enemy Of The People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America" by Jim Acosta. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

News watchers around the country are probably familiar with CNN chief White House correspondent . They know him as driven, determined and, some argue, over-the-top when it comes to trying to get the president to answer questions. And over the last two years, with the Trump administration escalating its anti-press rhetoric, Acosta has often been the target of its attacks. Along the way, he’s become a part of the story, earning both kudos and criticism for his brash

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