CNN Anchor Jim Acosta announced on Tuesday that he would leave the network, and took a clear break in the Trump administration by encouraging viewers to “do not succumb to lies.”
Acosta, a former CNN white -house correspondent, is often argued that he was often argued to President Trump in his first term, but would be driven by the current graveyard from the current Morning Slot.
“You may have seen some reports about this show with me, and after giving them all, we consider carefully. When we weighed the alternative time slot CNN, it was provided to meI decided to go ahead, “Acosta said at the end of the 10 am.
Acosta will be replaced by the “Wolf Blitzer and Pamera Brown Status Room” in the morning as part of the re -shuffle of the lineup that challenged CNN boss Mark Thompson.
Thompson is reportedly provided Acosta, which has been enrolled in CNN for 18 years, but it was such a famous midnight slot, but the anchor chose to draw RIP code.
Acosta has announced more about future plans for the next few days.
“I've always believed that it was the work of a news agency to explain power. I've always tried to do it with CNN,” Acosta said in a goodbye message.
“I'm going to do everything in the future. Last message: Don't succumb to a lie. Don't succumb to fear. Take the truth, even if you have to put out your mobile phone. I don't want to be afraid to record that message. “
“Until then, I would like to thank everyone who tuned it. It was an honor to be welcomed by your home during these years,” he added.
“The Gym has a long -term career on CNN, standing on authority, and stands out for the initial fix and journalistic freedom.”
“We thank him for the dedication and commitment he brought to his report, and I hope he's the best in the future.”
After the 2020 election, Acosta left the direct political report from the role of CNN's domestic correspondent as a president of the White House.
But his departure occurs when CNN's leadership is seeking a more neutral political stance, especially because Trump is preparing for the second phase.
Acosta's career in CNN is defined by his opposition style and willingness to challenge authority.
Many viewers have highly valued his approach, but the strategic change in CNN may have influenced his left decision. The details of his next step remain unknown, but his departure has shown a major change in the network because it has been reconstructing US political news.
According to THOMPSON, CNN announced a large -scale reorganization last week, including 200 employment reductions (about 6 % of labor) and strategic shifts to digital media. This Reof affects producers, editors, and non -air staff primarily for television management.
Former New York Times executive Thompson, who is known for maneuvering a dissertation for digital success, has outlined his vision in internal memos. “Our purpose is simple. Shift the gravity of CNN to the platform and product that the audience is changing,” he said.
CNN conversion includes rationalization of cable TV operation while expanding the digital subscription service.
The plan includes the development of streaming services for news content and launching lifestyle -oriented digital products. To support this digital transition, the parent company Warner Brothers Discovery has invested $ 70 million. Despite the recruitment, CNN plans to create at least 100 new positions in digital media.
CNN is not just downsizing. NBC News, Washington Post, and AP communications have also announced jobs as part of cost reduction measures.
The reorganization has been a CNN struggle to maintain viewers, especially since Trump's election won. Network web traffic has reached a low price in two years in December, decreasing to a unique visits of 90 million from the peak of 2020 in 2020.
A wider wbd reorganization is divided into cable TV networks containing CNN from streaming and studio operation, and integrates them into new units called Global Linear Networks.
