so acosta asked him why he called it a caravan at the news conference. the president replied, that's my opinion. and acosta tried to press him on what basis, what evidence he used to form that opinion. and instead of answering, president trump lashed out with a vicious personal attack on acosta. and then ordered his press credentials revoked. now, if that order isn't reversed by the courts, what reporter, what news organization would risk the retaliation of the white house by asking questions or publishing stories that the president doesn't like? the courts must reverse that order and i'm sure they will. >> sam, i know that you've fwhp tou -- been in touch with jim over the years. he looks up to you as a white house correspondent. have you all spoken this week? >> no, we haven't spoken but i e-mailed him and said keep it up, don't worry about the vicious attacks on you by anybody and the threats and all of this. you're performing in the best appearance of a reporter, you're doing your job properly.