Jim Acosta Confirms CNN Departure After Two Decades

Jim Acosta has officially announced his departure from CNN after nearly 20 years, citing a decision by the network to move his show to a midnight slot, which he viewed as undesirable. During his farewell on January 28, Acosta urged viewers not to succumb to lies and expressed gratitude for his time at CNN, where he garnered fame for his confrontational reporting style with the Trump administration. Former President Donald Trump responded to Acosta's exit on Truth Social, labeling it 'really good news' and criticizing Acosta as 'one of the worst and most dishonest reporters in journalistic history.' Trump's remarks reflect a longstanding animosity between the two, particularly after Acosta's press pass was revoked in 2018. Acosta's morning slot will be taken over by Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown, as CNN recognizes his significant contributions to the network over the years. Despite being ranked third in total viewers during his time slot, Acosta's show outperformed MSNBC in key demographics, highlighting a complex legacy at CNN.