Backlash Mounts Against Jim Acosta for Remarks on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta recently criticized White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, comparing her to a child and calling her a 'bad liar' during an interview on the MeidasTouch podcast. Acosta, who described Trump's previous press secretaries as part of an 'All-Star team of liars,' suggested that Leavitt, at just 27 years old, aspires to join their ranks. He made sarcastic remarks about her performance, implying she might be suited for a spot on 'Saturday Night Live,' noting that her lies remind him of children telling tall tales. Acosta's comments sparked backlash from Trump supporters, who accused him of hypocrisy and questioned his credibility following his exit from CNN. Critics on social media labeled Acosta as an activist rather than a journalist, highlighting his recent struggles in the media landscape. Leavitt responded to Acosta's remarks with a pointed retort about his employment status, which elicited laughter from the audience at a recent event.