This is just more grandstanding from CNN, and we will vigorously defend against this lawsuit," said White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared in a statement, Efe reported. The lawsuit, filed in DC District Court, asks for a restraining order requiring the return of Acosta's White House press pass. CNN has said this fight was not about the intern but rather about the president's contempt for Acosta and CNN. If left unchallenged, the actions of the White House would create a dangerous chilling effect for any journalist who covers our elected officials," CNN said. If there is no check on this type of behavior it impedes the ability of the President, the White House staff, and members of the media to conduct business," the White House added.

Source: bd News24 November 13, 2018 19:30 UTC