Brian Stelter and CNN Lawyer Ted Boutrous Discuss Acosta Ruling: Despite Trump,’The System Worked’

‘CNN and Mr. Acosta didn’t want to have to bring a lawsuit’

Brian Stelter and CNN Lawyer Ted Boutrous Discuss Acosta Ruling: Despite Trump,’The System Worked’ (Mediaite)

Attorney Ted Boutrous argued CNN’s case against the Trump administration, in which the court ruled in favor of CNN and ordered reporter Jim Acosta’s press pass reinstated. He was on Reliable Sourceson Sunday to explain to Brian Stelter what went down in the court, and what’s next.

Boutrous said the courtroom was very tense because the ruling would have an “immediate effect,” making “the anticipation and the tension so thick” in the room.”

“What did you and Acosta say to each other after the ruling came down,” asked Stelter.

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