Jim Acosta said this is the first time he has seen a President turn a Rose Garden press event

[JonLP24]

into a campaign rally.

He said that this is the speech he wanted to have in New Hampshire but he choose to have it at the White House Press Garden in front of the press.

[Evergreen Emerald]

1. He should be charged for the use of the Rose Garden

What he is doing is unethical.

[cayugafalls]

3. His entire pResidency is unethical.

[leftieNanner]

4. More than unethical

So just add it to the list.

This one goes under the Hatch Act Violations, I think.

The Poor Hatch Act. It's been overworked these past 4 years.

[Takket]

21. if a crime is committed in the rose garden......

and no one cares to prosecute it, is it illegal?

[greenjar_01]

5. He just commuted the sentence of a co-conspirator in treason to zero punishment

It's criming all the way down.

[Rhiannon12866]

33. We know he doesn't pay his bills to the cities where he holds his rallies

[FM123]

2. I am not even kidding when I tell you

that every time he is standing outside in the Rose Garden I hope that lightning strikes him! Yes, I know - that makes me a bad person....

[ProfessorGAC]

8. Does It Really?

Or does it make you a pragmatist?

[FM123]

12. Oh, you flatter me...

[handmade34]

17. nah...

I wish much worse on him and I think I'm a pretty good person

[Newest Reality]

18. Yeah...

For the sake of all humanity, you know?

[lpbk2713]

22. Are there coral snakes or black widows in DC?

It would be nice if one could crawl up inside his pants leg.

[Elwood P Dowd]

25. There is one running HUD

but he only crawls up inside his pants leg to kiss his ass.

[AC_Mem]

6. Joe should get EQUAL time

We need to get this campaign underway - even if it is virtual. I want him nominated, I want to know who the VP is going to be and I want to get this party started. I'm starting to get the same excitement I had when I worked on the Obama/Biden campaign in 08. I think once he is official and has his VP, President Obama is going to step in and show us how to be a VIRTUAL Community Organizer - and I can't wait!

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

7. Then why the fuck didn't they just walk out? FFS!!! Maybe when

some of these people are on their way to the "Uber Patriotic Casino and Re-Education Camp" they'll reflect on what they've done for the last few decades......

This not particular to Acosta, who at least knows how to ask a follow-up question. But in general, the press in this country behave like trained puppies when it comes to the presidency. Republican administrations that is. If it's a Democrat up there, they get "real tough guy" real quick.

[agingdem]

16. good question....

why didn't they walk out...why do they sit there and allow that piece of garbage to regurgitate bile and not call him on his bullshit?. he hates their guts, he threatens them, insults them, humiliates them, uses them and it's like watching a scene from Animal House..."please sir can I have another"..Acosta, Alcindor, Karl sit like good little boys and girls and then post get-this memes on their twitter pages.. and that's it!..oh you guys showed him..ouch!..integrity, reputation, pride gets sacrificed at the altar of access and big bucks...nauseating..

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

19. That's it! I don't think I can add anything more. nt

[dmr]

27. I want to know why they didn't ask him about the Russian bounty

on our soldiers. That is an extremely important question to ask, and important to hold his feet to the fire.

Since Donald was playing games today with the media coverage, then they all had plenty of time to do the question and answers.

For Heaven's sake these are our soldiers at risk of being murdered! WTF are you doing about it, Donald?
I WANT TO KNOW, NOW!!!

[Rhiannon12866]

34. Excellent point!

When have they brought it up al all??

[leftieNanner]

23. I don't know that they exactly have a choice

It's their bosses at the networks and newspapers who tell them they have to be there. If they want to keep their jobs, then they do what they are told. I think it was Acosta who was asked this question a while ago, and that was his answer. It's not an excuse, and I hope they all get to the point where they stand up en masse and leave. Holding a collective middle finger in the air as they file out.

[agingdem]

26. they all have choices..

if Acosta walks out, middle finger in the air, that "stunt" would hit social media and that would translate into dollars for CNN...and isn't that what "access' is all about?..

[leftieNanner]

28. Yeah. You are right.

I would love for them to call a "Press Conference" and have nobody sitting there but Fox and OAN.

Send in the CNN cameras just in case there is actual news, and broadcast the short clip later.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

31. I guess I was being a bit simplistic. Yes, the editors and the bosses can make the

decision and the on air people wouldn't get in trouble, for the most part. I was referring more to the people who have workplace authority over the members of the pool. But didn't articulate it well in my eternal anger......

[Pantagruel]

9. Time for the press to stand up and boo him.

Make history then turn off the cameras and walk out.

[cayugafalls]

10. I just don't understand how this can be legal.

I though the Hatch Act prevented him from using his office or the residence for political campaigning.

Perhaps, I am wrong, but it just seems like we the people should not be paying for him to get air time to have a campaign rally in response to Joe Biden's virtual rally he held today.

He got free press again and we paid for it. This is categorically wrong.

[leftieNanner]

24. The Hatch Act has been so abused these past few years

that it's hiding in a basement closet and may never be seen again.

It's only illegal if somebody does something about it. That's the lesson the Ass Face has learned.

So far.

[karynnj]

36. Neither the president or VP are subject to the Hatch Act

However, using the WH for a campaign rally PC is not legitimate. He will likely say the PC was a policy event.

[tblue37]

29. OTOH, just as with his daily CV press briefings, he's probably doing himself more harm than

good with these campaign rallies disguised as press conferences.

[grantcart]

37. Hatch Act doesn't apply to President or Vice President only employees

[Lock him up.]

11. That, plus not ONE question on his owner, Putin's cash-load to kill troopers.

Not ONE.

Not ONE question about commuting Stone's sentence to prison in exchange for his silence.

Not ONE.

BRING JUSTICE BACK AGAIN
RICO TRUMPs & ACCOMPLICES
THEN LOCK 'EM ALL UP!*&1%!1!

[Midnight Writer]

13. And we reward this nonsense with hours of free air time for a candidate.

C'mon, news people. Are we going to go through this again where we anxiously show the empty podium and televise the full event every time Trump wants to rant?

Why are you broadcasting him taking questions from OANN?

A free campaign ad for Team Trump given legitimacy by our press corps.

[dawg day]

14. This is what they're giving Trump to make up for no rallies--

Jarvanka tells him, "At least you'll be on TV!"

It's how he gets his thrills now. He does the same sht rants, only supposedly in response to some question. Plus he enjoys insulting reporters.

Disgusting. This is not what a president should be doing with his time.

[leftieNanner]

30. None of his favorite Fox shows are on at that hour

so he has nothing else to do.

Right?

[AnotherMother4Peace]

15. Jim Acosta was not pulling any punches:"a bald face lie about the border wall being almost complete"

[Boomerproud]

32. Did he say that to his face-or afterwards.

In the first 5 minutes of his show Anderson Cooper said "This is how far we've fallen." True. How many times do we have to say it? I work with the cultists and it's killing me.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

35. It was on Wolf Blitzer. Bunker Boy took several questions, one being from OAN.

[Shermann]

20. Acosta had a good zinger yesterday

Hey quipped that Chuck Woolery doesn't have a "Love Connection" with the truth.