On January 28, 2025, veteran CNN anchor Jim Acosta announced his resignation live on air, citing proposed changes to his program's time slot.

Acosta, who has been with CNN for 18 years, was known for his biased reporting style and frequent confrontations with former President Donald Trump.

CNN initially decided to move his broadcast slot to midnight, likely hoping he would resign on his own and save them 20 million dollars in severance. Now, he has resigned.

His departure comes amid broader strategic shifts at CNN, including significant layoffs and a renewed focus on digital media platforms.

Acosta plans to continue his journalism career independently, utilizing minor platforms like Substack to try to reach audience. However, this move may resemble talking to himself in the shower, as few are likely to waste time listening to his repetitive hate speeches and partisan propaganda.