Is it truly the end of an era? After a tenure stretching almost two decades, Jim Acosta's departure from CNN marks a significant shift in the media landscape, prompting reflections on his legacy and the future of political journalism.

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, viewers of CNN were met with a surprising announcement from none other than Jim Acosta himself. During the closing moments of his 10 a.m. EST show, Acosta revealed that he would be leaving the network. His words were carefully chosen, acknowledging the network's offer of an alternative time slot, but ultimately conveying his decision to move on. This broadcast, as it turned out, was Acosta's final appearance on CNN, bringing to a close a chapter that spanned nearly 20 years. The news was swiftly confirmed by CNN to Fox News Digital, solidifying the end of Acosta's time with the organization.

Category	Information
Full Name	James Adolfo "Jim" Acosta
Date of Birth	April 17, 1971
Place of Birth	Arlington, Virginia, USA
Education	B.S. Mass Communication, James Madison University
Spouse	Alice Bolduan (divorced)
Children	3
Career Highlights	Joined CNN in 2007 Served as Chief White House Correspondent Anchor for CNN Newsroom Extensive coverage of presidential campaigns and administrations
Professional Information	Known for his direct questioning style and coverage of political events Frequently engaged in confrontational exchanges with political figures, notably during press briefings Received numerous awards and recognition for his journalism
Departure Announcement	January 28, 2025, during his 10 a.m. EST show on CNN.
Years at CNN	Approximately 17-20 years
Quote on Departure	"And after giving all of this some careful consideration and weighing an alternative time slot cnn offered me, i have decided to move on."
Official Website	CNN Official Website