Jim Acosta announces CNN departure: ‘Don’t give in to the fear’
Anchor who earned reputation for being top Trump critic during first term is leaving the network after 20 years
Jim Acosta, a CNN anchor who earned a reputation for being a top Donald Trump critic during his first presidency, announced on Tuesday that he was leaving the network after nearly 20 years and left viewers with the parting message to “hold on to truth and hope”.
Acosta shared his decision at the end of his 10am show, which will mark his final appearance for CNN.
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