Jim Acosta, a former CNN anchor, found humor in various anti-Trump protest signs while interacting with demonstrators at the “No Kings” rally in Washington, D.C. This event is part of a broader series of left-leaning protests happening across the United States against President Donald Trump.
During a segment of his show, Acosta paused to engage with protestors. He commented on one particular sign that read, “Okay, cholesterol, do your job,” calling it “very funny” and “very clever.” This sign seemed to mock President Trump’s notable health issues during his presidency.
Another sign featured a depiction of Russian President Vladimir Putin standing next to a much smaller image of Trump. It included the phrase, “Epstein’s files are not in Iran,” with an arrow pointing at both the image and accompanying text that stated, “I did this.”
As he discussed the sign, Acosta remarked, “The Epstein files are not in Iran. That’s just how it is. A lot of the Epstein files remain undisclosed. Millions of files aren’t public, so people are curious about that too. But it’s a great sign.”
He ended his interaction by calling the protesters “good people” and wishing them a great ‘no king’ day.
Acosta’s remarks came more than a year after his departure from CNN. Previously, in January 2025, reports indicated that he intended to leave the network after being shifted from his regular 10 a.m. slot to a late-night slot from midnight to 2 a.m. According to a source close to the situation, this adjustment was perceived as an attempt to appease Trump.
Earlier this month, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr stated that instead of adhering to traditional news organizations’ narratives on political matters, President Trump actively confronts them and is “fundamentally reshaping the entire media ecosystem.” He suggested that the fallout from Trump’s approach is becoming evident as many longstanding reporters, including Acosta and Don Lemon, find themselves losing their positions.
