This development comes as CNN's leadership, under CEO Mark Thompson, has decided to remove Acosta from the morning programming schedule, a decision that coincides with Trump's political resurgence.
As reported by The Post Millennial, Oliver Darcy's Status News disclosed that Acosta privately informed colleagues of his intention to leave the network. "The anchor, I’m told, signaled to associates in private conversations over the weekend that he intends to depart the network after its chief executive, Mark Thompson, booted him from the morning programming lineup — a move that conspicuously coincided with Donald Trump’s return to power," the report stated. Despite achieving notable ratings success with his 10 a.m. show, Acosta was offered a less favorable time slot from midnight to 2 a.m. ET. CNN framed this as a prime-time opportunity for the West Coast, suggesting a relocation to Los Angeles. However, the reality is that this time slot typically garners minimal cable news viewership. "They want to get rid of Acosta to throw a bone to Trump," a source told Darcy. "Midnight is not a serious offer when his ratings are among the best on the network."
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Acosta rose to prominence during Trump's initial presidency as CNN's chief White House correspondent, often engaging in contentious exchanges with the president. Trump's frequent criticism of Acosta and CNN's reporting led to several confrontations at press events. The tension escalated to the point where the White House attempted to revoke Acosta's press credentials, resulting in a legal battle that CNN ultimately won. A federal judge ruled that the administration was required to reinstate Acosta's press pass, underscoring the contentious relationship between the journalist and the Trump administration.
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