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Trump Insults CNN Reporter, Calling Network 'Fake News'

Donald Trump refused to call on CNN senior White House correspondent Jim Acosta during a press conference Wednesday.

Trump Insults CNN Reporter, Calling Network 'Fake News'
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Donald Trump refused to call on CNN senior White House correspondent Jim Acosta during a press conference Wednesday.

"Don't be rude," Trump said. "No, I'm not going to give you a question. I'm not going to give you a question. You are fake news. Go ahead."

Trump and his team have criticized CNN for reporting on unverified allegations that Russia may have compromising info on Trump.

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Buzzfeed also faced criticism for publishing a 35-page document containing unverified and false reports about Russian intel on Trump.

"As far as Buzzfeed, which is a failing pile of garbage, I think they're going to suffer the consequences," Trump said.

Correction: A previous version of this video did not make it clear that CNN has chosen not to publish the unverified claims about Donald Trump. This video has been updated.