CNN’s Jim Acosta faces potential exile to the “Siberia of television news” as the network considers moving his show to midnight.
He’ll still be stalking Trump, but even fewer people will be watching this time.
At a Glance
- CNN reportedly plans to move Jim Acosta’s show from 10 a.m. to midnight
- The move is considered unrelated to Acosta’s ratings or editorial style
- Sources suggest it’s a strategic decision anticipating Trump’s return to office
- Acosta has a contentious history with Trump, including losing his press pass in 2018
- It remains unclear if Acosta will accept the midnight show offer
CNN’s Strategic Shift
In a surprising turn of events, CNN is reportedly considering a significant change to its programming lineup. The network plans to move anchor Jim Acosta’s show, “CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta,” from its current 10 a.m. slot to midnight. This shift has raised eyebrows in the media world, with some speculating about the motives behind the decision.
So he’ll still be able to harp on about Trump as much as he likes, but only people half asleep will be watching.
Ouch.
The proposed time change has been described in stark terms.
“The move would effectively exile Acosta to the Siberia of television news,” Oliver Darcy said.
The news reportedly caught Acosta off guard, too, given his show’s historically strong ratings.
And by strong, we mean CNN strong.
Despite CNN’s assertion that the move is unrelated to Acosta’s performance or editorial style, speculation abounds about the true motives behind the decision. Some sources suggest it may be a strategic move in anticipation of former President Donald Trump’s return to office.
Acosta’s contentious history with Trump is well-documented. In 2018, he temporarily lost his White House press pass following a heated exchange with the then-president. Throughout Trump’s tenure, Acosta used his platform to defend press freedom and criticize what he perceived as attacks on the media.
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