CNN's Acosta Hits Trump for Calling Network a 'Loser'

CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta fired back at President Donald Trump, who had called the news network a "loser."

Acosta's tweet referred to Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who is the target of criticism from human rights groups, The Hill noted. Trump had praised Duterte during his recent visit, the website noted.

Acosta's tweet had come after Trump had posted on Twitter:

And CNN's Jake Tapper took to Twitter to reply:

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