President Donald Trump points to CNN’s Jim Acosta as he speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ORG XMIT: DCEV411 (Photo: Evan Vucci, AP) President Donald Trump delivered a number of off-the-cuff, controversial remarks during a press conference Wednesday following midterm elections that saw Republicans keep control of the Senate but lose a majority in the House of Representatives to Democrats. Here are some of the most controversial, colorful or contentious moments: Clash with CNN’s Jim Acosta The president clashed with CNN’s Jim Acosta when the reporter repeatedly tried to ask a follow-up question about the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. “That’s enough,” Trump said repeatedly. When a White House staffer attempted to take the mic from Acosta, he yanked it back. “I’m not concerned about anything with the Russia investigation because it’s a hoax,” Trump said, cutting off Acosta’s question. “That’s enough. Put down the mic.” At one point, Trump left the lectern to criticize Acosta. “I tell you what, CNN should be ashamed of itself, having you working for them,” the president said, shaking a finger at Acosta. “You are a rude, terrible person. You shouldn’t be working for CNN.” In response to one of Acosta’s earlier questions challenging Trump for calling the Central American migrant caravan an “invasion,” the president responded: “Honestly, I think you should let me run the country. You run CNN. And if you did it well, you’re ratings would be much better.” ‘That’s a racist question’ When PBS NewsHour correspondent Yamiche Alcindor asked if Trump’s declaration of being “a nationalist” was emboldening white nationalists across the country, Trump responded: “Why do I have among the highest poll numbers with African Americans? …Honestly, I mean, I know you have it wr
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