Trump slams CNN's Jim Acosta in explosive press briefing

DONALD Trump has banned a CNN reporter from the White House after a press conference clash, and accused him of "placing his hands" on a female intern.

Tempers flared when the President refused to answer questions from CNN reporter Jim Acosta about the migrants heading for the US border

Trump called him a "rude, terrible person" before Acosta was seen refusing to give his mic to a young woman.

He was later turned away at the White House press centre by secret service officers.

Trump says his pass has been suspended "until further notice".

"I've just been denied entrance to the WH," Acosta tweeted Wednesday night.

"On the Russia investigation, are you concerned that you may ..?" Acosta said before Trump interrupted him.

The President blasted: "I'm not concerned about anything with the Russia investigation because it's a hoax."

Trump stepped away from the lectern for a a few seconds before returning to the microphone to take aim at Acosta again.

"I tell you what, CNN should be ashamed of itself having you working for them," the President said, shaking a finger at Acosta.

"You are a rude, terrible person."

He repeated that Acosta was a "very rude person," adding, "the way you treat Sarah Huckabee is horrible," referring to his White House press secretary...

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[davidluster]

Its supposed to be a press conference. Acosta went there to turn it into a Jerry Springer show. Some professionalism please.

[dogpd]

Jim Acosta should of been escorted out- he interrupted other reporters too

[colleen]

Jim Acosta did push the envelope in that press conference. I saw the whole exchange and even I thought he was getting annoying,

[iamionman]

Well I'm not a big fan of yours either... Pure gold!

[tashalynn]

"you are a rude, terrible person"
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[darrenyoungs]

The microphone handle needs to be a stun gun with the button on Trump's podium.

[deeppurple]

I'm surprised President Trump didn't come around the podium and take the mic away from Acosta himself!! That would've been awesome!!

[EqlOpperNity]

I hope Jim permanently loses his White House pass!

[Rick-tbso]

Your in the President's RESPECT....

[johnmav]

I have never seen such a bad behavior of a journalist with a president in any country.

[sugs]

“...you are an enemy of the people” .. lol...😂

[b_x]

@ 0:41 Acosta let go of the mix once it seems Trump was leaving the podium to take that mic 😂

[sharonstone]

Shameful behaviour by the press (Acosta). I hope he's never allowed in the white house again.

[rockaustin]

Trump should've gave Acosta a flying dropkick.

[OranageFlash]

Jim needs permanent banning from these press conferences. he has zero self control.

[spinebuster]

I am disappointed with the secret service. Acosta was clearly out of control but none of the agents stepped to control him or at least take the mic from him. President Trump was fighting a pack of angry reporters alone.

[ijazhaniffa]

When the other reporter vouched for Jim and Trump shot him down too. Ouch! I felt that sting right here in Asia.

[explosivegaming]

One word to describe this video... Brilliant !

[Rick-tbso]

Secret Service should have thrown him out....

[GeneralStaff]

This CNN reporter's manner is disgraceful.