Staff Reports
After much speculation, the day has finally arrived: Jim Acosta’s name is officially off CNN’s roster. The network’s resident drama king and unapologetic anti-Trumper has decided to take his theatrics elsewhere after an impressive 18-year run. The cherry on top for Acosta’s exit? He was pushed into the wee hours of the morning, tasked with hosting a show that would air from midnight to 2 AM—prime time for nocturnal creatures. Ratings would have likely matched his past performance—nonexistent.
Acosta made a name for himself by sparring with President Trump, and let’s not kid anyone; his crowning achievement was getting publicly schooled by the former president on live TV. This moment was the highlight of his career, and apparently, it also marked the start of his decline into irrelevance as he continued to look for new ways to prove that he is both a journalist and, for some reason, a superhero. Unfortunately for Acosta, CNN has deemed his superhero days over, and he is now free to roam the vast wilderness of television without a clue.
CNN's Jim Acosta Rips Trump In Defiant On-Air Announcement He's Leaving: 'No Time To Bow Down To A Tyrant' https://t.co/H6CzuWz527 via @mediaite pic.twitter.com/Toc6DVfDIw
— Tommy moderna-vaX-Topher (@tommyxtopher) January 28, 2025
In a bittersweet twist, just a week before his departure, Acosta was busy preaching about the sanctity of the free press, a theme he decided to belt out possibly from a soapbox in the park. The irony must have been lost on him as he waxed poetic about journalistic integrity while simultaneously gearing up for a career ending in the dark hours of the night. Give him some credit, though; he did provide endless Twitter fodder for the masses who enjoy a good chuckle at his expense.
Fortunately for conservative Americans, Acosta’s frequent clashes with Trump have provided countless memorable moments worthy of viral memes. The thrill of watching him getting verbally eviscerated by the former president never got old—a source of amusement that can be enjoyed again and again in the world of online content. It’s like watching a train wreck, albeit a train wreck that dashed the hopes and dreams of anyone loyal to the CNN brand.
This programming shake-up not only illustrates the dismal state of CNN’s lineup but also serves as a tough love reminder to Acosta. The network’s decision came shortly after Trump’s presidency, suggesting it wasn’t just personal but a reflection of the broader American sentiment. Acosta may find the graveyard shift less than glamorous, but at least now he can use his superpowers to find a timeslot more appropriate for his brand of journalism—if that even exists.
