Journalist stopped by US border agent 'for being part of fake news media'

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. CBP confirm this happened (he wasn't detained, he just thought this was inappropriate)

"Yes, the incident happened," CBP spokesperson Jaime Ruiz told Newsweek, referring to allegations made by Empire Magazine writer James Dyer, who said on Thursday that a CBP officer derided him as "fake news" and inquired about whether he worked for MSNBC or CNN, both frequent targets of President Donald Trump.
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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:

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