Fox coordinated white house false story

You're referring to the controversy surrounding the White House's handling of a false story about a Fox News reporter.

In 2018, the White House issued a statement claiming that a Fox News reporter, Jim Acosta, had physically assaulted a White House intern while trying to retrieve a microphone during a press conference. The statement was widely criticized as false and misleading, and many journalists and media organizations condemned the White House's actions.

The incident occurred during a press conference on November 7, 2018, when Acosta was trying to ask a question about the migrant caravan. As he was speaking, a White House intern attempted to take the microphone away from him, and Acosta held onto it. The intern eventually managed to grab the microphone and pull it away from Acosta, who was still holding onto it.

The White House's statement claimed that Acosta had "placed his hands" on the intern and "assaulted" her. However, video footage of the incident showed that Acosta did not physically touch the intern and that the intern was the one who initiated the physical contact.

The controversy surrounding the incident led to widespread criticism of the White House's handling of the situation. Many journalists and media organizations accused the White House of trying to discredit Acosta and silence him, and of using the incident as a pretext to restrict the press's access to the White House.

The controversy also led to a lawsuit filed by Acosta against the White House, which sought to restore his press credentials and prevent the White House from revoking them. In November 2018, a federal judge ruled in favor of Acosta, ordering the White House to restore his press credentials and allowing him to continue reporting from the White House.

The incident highlighted the importance of a free and independent press in a democratic society, and the need for the White House to respect the rights of journalists to report on the government without interference or intimidation.