Jim Acosta left CNN after nearly two decades at the network; here's what contributed to the departure and the truth behind his exit

Jim Acosta announced his departure from CNN on the month of January of the year 2025 following near about two decades with the network, reported The Mirror US.

According to The Mirror US, Jim Acosta made the announcement during his final broadcast of his 10 am show while explaining that he chose to leave rather than accepting a shift to a midnight time slot which is actually considered to be quite less favorable in cable news. Jim Acosta expressed his sincere gratitude for his time at CNN and reflected on a career highlight when he questioned Cuba's then-President Raul Castro during former US President Barack Obama's visit to Cuba in the year 2016.

In his farewell message, Jim Acosta sincerely urged his viewers to ‘not give in to the lies’ and to hold on to truth and hope. Following his exit, he then revealed his new plans to launch an independent platform on Substack called ‘The Jim Acosta Show’ where he aims to continue discussing politics and current events, asserted The Mirror US.


The management of CNN severely acknowledged the contributions and dedication of Jim Acosta towards journalism while US President Donald Trump responded to the news by disparaging Jim Acosta and calling him a ‘major loser’, noted The Mirror US.

The departure of Jim Acosta actually coincides with the significant programming changes at CNN while including layoffs and a shift towards digital content.

FAQs:

Who announced his departure from CNN in the month of January?

Jim Acosta announced his departure from CNN on the month of January of the year 2025 following near about two decades with the network.

When did Jim Acosta make the announcement of leaving CNN?

Jim Acosta made the announcement during his final broadcast of his 10 am show while explaining that he chose to leave rather than accepting a shift to a midnight time slot which is actually considered to be quite less favorable in cable news.