Journalist stopped by US border agent 'for being part of fake news media'
Source: The Independent (I know, I know)
A British journalist has said he was stopped at a US airport by a border agent who accused the writer of being part of the fake news media, a term regularly used by Donald Trump to attack media coverage he disapproves of.
James Dyer, online editor-in-chief at Empire Magazine, said he was questioned by the Customs and Border Protection agent after he displayed his journalist visa at Los Angeles International Airport border control.
He wanted to know if Id ever worked for CNN or MSNBC or other outlets that are spreading lies to the American people, Mr Dyer tweeted of the incident on Thursday. He aggressively told me that journalists are liars and are attacking their democracy.
CNN and MSNBC are cable news channels which receive particular scorn from the president.
Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/james-dyer-journalist-us-border-patrol-lax-airport-fake-news-trump-a9076016.html
bluestarone
(16,941 posts)More like rUSSIA everyday! THIS has to be stopped but how?
muriel_volestrangler
(101,318 posts)...
In a correspondence with Newsweek, Dyer explained his decision not to file a formal complaint, despite the urging of CBP officials.
"While I think he was out of line, I don't believe he should be singled out and potentially suffer for it," Dyer said told Newsweek. "Perhaps just CBP could better communicate what is and isn't appropriate to border personnel. I respect his right to hold whatever views he wishes. That said, I do think it was inappropriate to say that while working in an official capacity."
https://www.newsweek.com/james-dyer-immigration-los-angeles-cbp-fake-news-1455947
The twitter thread:
Link to tweet
maxsolomon
(33,345 posts)He's not there to have opinions on journalism, let alone crackpot ones.
cstanleytech
(26,291 posts)anywhere where they can interact with the public in an official capacity.
3Hotdogs
(12,382 posts)He could be assigned there.
Trenzalore
(2,331 posts)Judi Lynn
(160,542 posts)betsuni
(25,531 posts)BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)Former Border Agent? I know the rules - Im just making a point.