Congressman Who Called for the Firing of CNN Correspondent Should Re-read the Bill of Rights
Freedom of the press: a fundamental, Constitutional right since 1787.
The best response to a tweet from Rep. Randy Weber this morning in which he wrote “The CNN reporter who was disruptive to the press briefing, & disrespectful to Trump-should be fired & prohibited from any press briefings” came from another CNNer, Jake Tapper, who tweeted back an image of the Bill of Rights along with the acronym ICYMI.
@TXRandy14 ICYMI pic.twitter.com/lQIgKUdwAw
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 12, 2017
Since we could probably all use a reminder of the rights that have been enshrined in our country’s founding document, here is that First Amendment:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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