CNN to Sean Spicer: Jim Acosta "has our complete support"

Speaking on Fox News on Sunday, Spicer said, “The idea that he took no responsibility for his behavior was highly unacceptable and inappropriate, and he does owe us and his fellow members of the press corps an apology for his behavior.”

Acosta and CNN have declined to apologize.

The dispute is partly about what happened afterward, when Spicer warned Acosta about his behavior.

Spicer claimed on Fox that Acosta mischaracterized the conversation.

CNN responded in its statement on Monday: “As we have learned many times, just because Sean Spicer says something doesn’t make it true. Jim Acosta is a veteran reporter with the utmost integrity and extensive experience in covering both the White House and the President-elect.”