Unwelcome Dissent?

Jim Acosta, a reporter for CNN had his press pass revoked by president Trump following an incident in which they argued over a question, and he “laid his hands” on a female aid. [CLICK HERE] There were many willing to argue that the suspension of his press pass was due to the dissenting question Acosta asked, rather than his actions, which in the video did not seem as significant as they made it out to be.

Jim Acosta asked President Trump if he was demonizing immigrants by calling the approaching caravan an “invasion”. Trump proceeded to call Acosta rude and signaled a White House aid to take the microphone from him. As she went to reach for the microphone he tried to block her from taking it saying, “Pardon me ma’am,” as he did so. President Trump later suspended his press pass saying it was due to his “inappropriate behavior” towards the young woman. However, in an interview with Anderson Cooper, Jim Acosta stated he believed the real reason behind his revoked press pass was his questioning of Trumps poor language towards immigrants.
Jim Acosta was questioning Trumps demeaning language towards immigrants during the press conference, and it appeared as though Trump took issue with it. President Trump appeared unwilling to address the issue Acosta brought up, and even called him “rude” for asking such a question. Acosta used his freedom of speech to be a dissenting voice, raising fair questions of President Trumps treatment of others, and was instantly shut down. Political dissent is very common, however it is often dealt with poorly. President Trump, like many, was unhappy with dissent and rather than allowing for a discussion to follow, simply tried to move on from the question.

How can dissent be helpful in politics? How could Trump have better dealt with dissent? Do you believe Acosta’s press pass was revoked due to his dissent, or rather his “actions” toward the White House aid?