I just thought of how Trump and Kelly may be playing 4D chess with CNN:
Trump allows Acosta back in, but never acknowledges him (and who would blame him, considering how Acosta got back in).
This leaves CNN in a pickle because it means they are not represented at the pressers. And good luck replacing him with someone else. Those passes are handed out to individuals. CNN may be out, even though they have a guy in there. And this plays to Trump’s base regarding our attitude about judges.
Trump should never call on Acosta for a question, because he rarely ever asks a question unless it is loaded and leads him to a “reason” to debate Trump as if he is a leader of a banana republic (Acosta not Trump) but I think he will.
I hope I’m wrong, but if not I hope Trump hires Tyrus to distribute the mic.