# Sophie Binet interrupts her press briefing after a remark by a CNews journalist > On November 9, 2026, CGT general secretary Sophie Binet interrupted her press briefing after a remark by a CNews journalist, denouncing a 'lack of respect'. The following day, RN MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy criticized her for not answering CNews questions and for not wanting to debate, while essayist Joseph Macé-Scaron called into question the CGT's international links. Culture Minister Catherine Pégard stated that 'no one has the right to sort journalists'. The same day, Jean-Philippe Tanguy claimed that Sophie Binet was the first CGT leader never to have worked in the private sector, which is contradicted by an examination of her predecessors. On November 11, the government reminded that one cannot 'sort' journalists after Sophie Binet's refusal to answer CNews. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 6 events nationwide, followed from 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026. 17 articles from 12 sources (politics, society); last updated on 11 November 2026 at 16:15. - Status: ongoing - Category: Politics, Society - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 9 November 2026 at 13:55 - Updated: 11 November 2026 at 16:15 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/503-sophie-binet-interrupts-her-press-briefing-after-a-remark-by-a-cnews-journalist ## Timeline (6 events) ### 9 November 2026 — [Sophie Binet interrupts her press briefing after a remark by a CNews journalist](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14032-sophie-binet-interrupts-her-press-briefing-after-a-remark-by-a-cnews-journalist.md) The CGT general secretary, Sophie Binet, lashed out at a CNews journalist and interrupted her press briefing, denouncing a "lack of respect". 7 sources, 10 articles · Nationwide ### 10 November 2026 — [Tanguy criticizes Sophie Binet's refusal to answer CNEWS](https://acturadar.com/en/events/15033-tanguy-criticizes-sophie-binet-s-refusal-to-answer-cnews.md) RN lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy denounces the decision by CGT leader Sophie Binet not to answer CNEWS's questions, saying she "does not want to debate". 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 10 November 2026 — [Joseph Macé-Scaron critique les liens de la CGT après la polémique CNews](https://acturadar.com/en/events/15214-joseph-mace-scaron-critique-les-liens-de-la-cgt-apres-la-polemique-cnews.md) L'essayiste Joseph Macé-Scaron met en cause les liens internationaux de la CGT et revient sur l'opposition de Sophie Binet à la présence de CNews lors d'un point presse. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 10 November 2026 — [Boycott de CNews par Sophie Binet : la ministre de la Culture réagit](https://acturadar.com/en/events/15410-boycott-de-cnews-par-sophie-binet-la-ministre-de-la-culture-reagit.md) La ministre de la Culture Catherine Pégard estime que « personne n'a le droit de trier les journalistes » après le refus de Sophie Binet de parler à CNews. 3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide ### 10 November 2026 — [Sophie Binet's career at the CGT scrutinized after Tanguy's statement](https://acturadar.com/en/events/15745-sophie-binet-s-career-at-the-cgt-scrutinized-after-tanguy-s-statement.md) RN deputy Jean-Philippe Tanguy stated on CNews that Sophie Binet was the first leader of the CGT who had never worked in the private sector, which is contradicted by an examination of her predecessors. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 11 November 2026 — [Le gouvernement rappelle qu'on ne peut pas « trier » les journalistes après le refus de Sophie Binet](https://acturadar.com/en/events/16648-le-gouvernement-rappelle-qu-on-ne-peut-pas-trier-les-journalistes-apres-le.md) Après le refus de Sophie Binet de répondre au micro de CNews, le gouvernement rappelle qu'on ne peut pas choisir les journalistes. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Sophie Binet interrupts her press briefing after a remark by a CNews journalist”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/503-sophie-binet-interrupts-her-press-briefing-after-a-remark-by-a-cnews-journalist Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology