It didn’t take long for Trump to get wind of this report and he wasn’t happy. Therefore, the president took to Twitter where he blasted the news story as inaccurate and fake news. Shortly thereafter, Trump also called for CNN to pull the story.
See for yourself:
Fake News @CNN is reporting that I am “still using personal cell phone for calls despite repeated security warnings.” This is totally false information and reporting. I haven’t had a personal cell phone for years. Only use government approved and issued phones. Retract!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 7, 2019
At this time, CNN has yet to take down their report. As a matter of fact, they amended the story, noting the president’s denial, but ultimately professing that they “stand by” the report.
The network also went on to state that “sources” told them Trump has access to multiple cell phones which lack the security of White House landline phones. Of course, CNN declined to mention the names and places of these alleged “sources.”
Conservative Criticism Against CNN
CNN is no stranger to backlash from conservatives. Like the president, there are some right-wing Americans who have concerns about the network. Many Americans believe that CNN has an obligation to engage in journalistic integrity.
