Jim Acosta is leaving CNN after nearly two decades of work: what’s next?
29 january 2025 в 10:37
Jim Acosta says goodbye to CNN after nearly two decades of work at the network. On January 28, 2025, the television journalist confirmed reports that he is leaving his show. Among the many departures of journalists and other media personalities, including Nora O’Donnell and Hoda Kotb, viewers are wondering what Acosta will do next.
In response to Jim’s departure, CNN released a statement praising him. It said: «Jim has had a long, outstanding nearly 20-year career at CNN, with a history of standing up to power, for the first amendment, and for our journalistic freedoms. We want to thank him for the dedication and diligence he brought to his work, and wish him all the best in the future».
In his final episode, Acosta urged viewers not to «succumb to lies» or «succumb to fear», - apparently addressing Donald Trump.
«As the son of a Cuban refugee, I learned the lesson that there is never a good time to bow to a tyrant», - Acosta added. «I have always believed that the press’s job is to keep power in check. I have always tried to do this at CNN and plan to continue to do so in the future».
Find out below where Acosta will go after leaving CNN.
Acosta joined CNN in April 2007. Since then, he has covered most presidential campaigns, including former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former Senator Mitt Romney. While working at the network, Acosta clashed with Trump, who criticized the journalist several times over the years.
Before getting his position at CNN, Acosta previously worked at CBS News.
No, Acosta was not fired from CNN, despite rumors circulating on the internet; he left of his own accord.
Acosta left CNN after the network nearly moved his show to late night instead of daytime, according to information from The Status and Variety. However, according to Variety, CNN intended to keep Acosta on staff.
According to Variety, Acosta plans to launch his own project. The network reported that he may introduce a digital subscription product with his own interviews and reports.
Acosta is currently not married. He was married to his ex-wife Sharon Mobley Stow from 1999 to 2017.
According to reports, Acosta has two children
In response to Jim’s departure, CNN released a statement praising him. It said: «Jim has had a long, outstanding nearly 20-year career at CNN, with a history of standing up to power, for the first amendment, and for our journalistic freedoms. We want to thank him for the dedication and diligence he brought to his work, and wish him all the best in the future».
In his final episode, Acosta urged viewers not to «succumb to lies» or «succumb to fear», - apparently addressing Donald Trump.
«As the son of a Cuban refugee, I learned the lesson that there is never a good time to bow to a tyrant», - Acosta added. «I have always believed that the press’s job is to keep power in check. I have always tried to do this at CNN and plan to continue to do so in the future».
Find out below where Acosta will go after leaving CNN.
Acosta joined CNN in April 2007. Since then, he has covered most presidential campaigns, including former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former Senator Mitt Romney. While working at the network, Acosta clashed with Trump, who criticized the journalist several times over the years.
Before getting his position at CNN, Acosta previously worked at CBS News.
No, Acosta was not fired from CNN, despite rumors circulating on the internet; he left of his own accord.
Acosta left CNN after the network nearly moved his show to late night instead of daytime, according to information from The Status and Variety. However, according to Variety, CNN intended to keep Acosta on staff.
According to Variety, Acosta plans to launch his own project. The network reported that he may introduce a digital subscription product with his own interviews and reports.
Acosta is currently not married. He was married to his ex-wife Sharon Mobley Stow from 1999 to 2017.
According to reports, Acosta has two children
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