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Steven Mnuchin scolds CNN’s Jim Acosta on Bolton query: ‘Most ridiculous question I’ve ever heard’
Fox News ^ | September 10, 2019 | Brian Flood

Posted on 09/10/2019 2:36:54 PM PDT by jazusamo

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin mocked CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during Tuesday’s press briefing for asking a “ridiculous” question.

Reporters shouted over each other as Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the media and Acosta was told to “go ahead” with his question.

“Is this national security team a mess?” Acosta asked, referring to Tuesday morning’s exit of the Trump administration's third national security adviser, John Bolton.

“Absolutely not. That’s the most ridiculous question I’ve ever heard of,” Mnuchin fired back.

“The national security team, which is what you asked, consists of the national security adviser, the secretary of defense, the secretary of state, myself, the chief of staff and many others,” Mnuchin added.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: acosta; bolton; cnn; enemedia; mnuchin; msm; pressbriefing; securityteam
Little Jimmy Acosta just can't help himself, he'll never grow up.
1 posted on 09/10/2019 2:36:54 PM PDT by jazusamo
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To: jazusamo
So liberals think Bolton should have been retained?

You’ve got to love how Trump puts liberals into pretzel twists!

2 posted on 09/10/2019 2:40:01 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: jazusamo
CNN can't do what CBSRadio and NPR, which was to find one nice thing to say about Bolton so they could try to wrongfoot Trump.

CNN plays right into Trump's hands -- conservatives who think Trump could have handled Bolton's resignation like a resignation, see Acosta act like a rabid clown and are reminded that the #MSM is running a war against Trump, and Bolton will be forgotten in a week.

3 posted on 09/10/2019 2:43:27 PM PDT by StAnDeliver (CNN's Dana B: "Show of hands: Coverage for undocumented immigrants?" ***all Democrat hands raised***)
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To: jazusamo

I never thought I could hate Fredo Acosta more than I did. I was wrong.


4 posted on 09/10/2019 2:44:48 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (When you think about what the left is doing to America, think no further than Cloward-Piven)
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To: jazusamo

Good for Mnuchin, put the CNN guy in his place, instead of answering his outrageous statement.


5 posted on 09/10/2019 2:49:54 PM PDT by Innovative
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To: jazusamo

Team Trump, make this your boiler plate answer to every Jim Acosta or CNN question: “That’s the most ridiculous question I’ve ever heard!”


6 posted on 09/10/2019 2:51:03 PM PDT by KobraKai
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To: jazusamo

Poor Abilio...can’t even ask intelligent questions, he is such a hack.


7 posted on 09/10/2019 2:54:09 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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They should answer every Acosta question with “You’re an idiot!” ...........


8 posted on 09/10/2019 2:54:10 PM PDT by Red Badger (Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain......................)
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To: jazusamo

Someone at the WH ought to buy a huge pacifier and give it to Acosta during a press briefing


9 posted on 09/10/2019 2:54:18 PM PDT by McGavin999
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MAGA!

Let’s keep this FReepathon moving and wrap it up, Folks!

Please bump the Freepathon or click above to donate or become a monthly donor!

10 posted on 09/10/2019 3:01:40 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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It’s CNN.

There is NO “most ridiculous question” because there is no lower limit to the idiocy of that crowd of clowns.

Oh well, what else an one do when one has no discernible talent save for preening in front of a tv camera and pretending to be sentient.


11 posted on 09/10/2019 3:45:30 PM PDT by Da Coyote (eh)
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To: Da Coyote

Right on! :^)


12 posted on 09/10/2019 3:53:56 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have You Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: jazusamo

Condi age 64. Got the chops.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/condoleezza-rice-im-relieved-that-u-s-walked-away-from-talks-with-taliban/


13 posted on 09/10/2019 4:39:01 PM PDT by shalom aleichem (Barr and Durham! Get movin'. Time's awastin')
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To: ConservativeMind

If President Trump were to cure cancer, the media would crow about how he put all those hard-working doctors and nurses out of work.


14 posted on 09/10/2019 4:45:19 PM PDT by Quality_Not_Quantity (A law means nothing if it isnÂ’t followed.)
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To: Da Coyote

“PRETENDING TO BE SENTIENT”.

I am going to steal that from you and use it the next time I have to talk to a LIB/PROG/DEM/COMMIE.

I about fell out of my chair laughing when I read that.
Thanks
5th MEB


15 posted on 09/10/2019 4:58:15 PM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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