History of Jim Acosta in Timeline
Jim Acosta is an American broadcast journalist who worked for CNN from 2007 to 2025. He rose to prominence as CNN's chief White House correspondent during the Obama and first Trump administrations, becoming known for his confrontational exchanges with President Donald Trump during press briefings. In 2021, he transitioned to anchor and chief domestic correspondent for CNN. Acosta left CNN in January 2025 after declining a time slot change for his show, CNN Newsroom.
2 hours ago : Jim Acosta Interviews AI Avatar of Parkland Victim Joaquin Oliver on Gun Violence
Jim Acosta interviewed an AI avatar of Joaquin Oliver, a Parkland shooting victim, about reducing gun violence. The interview sparks debate regarding the use of AI for social commentary and remembrance, and its ethical implications.
April 17, 1971: Jim Acosta's Birth
On April 17, 1971, Abilio James Acosta, who would later become a well-known broadcast journalist, was born.
1989: High School Graduation
In 1989, Jim Acosta graduated from Annandale High School.
1993: College Graduation
In 1993, Jim Acosta earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication from James Madison University.
1994: Acosta Joins WTTG-TV
In 1994, Jim Acosta left WMAL and began working for Fox affiliate WTTG-TV as a desk assistant.
1995: Acosta Becomes Reporter at WBIR-TV
In 1995, Jim Acosta became a reporter and substitute anchor at NBC affiliate WBIR-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee.
1998: Acosta Joins KTVT-TV
In 1998, Jim Acosta began working as a reporter for CBS affiliate KTVT-TV in Fort Worth.
2000: Acosta Joins WBBM-TV
From 2000, Jim Acosta worked as a reporter for WBBM-TV in Chicago.
February 2003: Acosta Joins CBS News as Correspondent
In February 2003, Jim Acosta began working as a correspondent for CBS News, based in New York City.
2004: Acosta Covers Kerry Campaign and Iraq War
In 2004, while at CBS News, Jim Acosta covered John Kerry's presidential campaign and the Iraq War from Baghdad.
March 2007: Acosta Leaves CBS News
In March 2007, Jim Acosta left his position as a correspondent for CBS News.
2007: Acosta Joins CNN
In 2007, Jim Acosta began working for CNN, a role he held until 2025.
2008: Acosta Covers 2008 Presidential Campaigns
In 2008, Jim Acosta covered the presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for CNN.
2010: Acosta Contributes to CNN's Midterm Election Coverage
In 2010, Jim Acosta contributed to CNN's coverage of the midterm elections.
February 2012: Acosta Promoted to National Political Correspondent
In February 2012, Jim Acosta was promoted to the position of national political correspondent at CNN.
November 2015: Acosta Challenges President Obama on ISIS Strategy
In November 2015, Jim Acosta challenged President Obama on his administration's strategy for destroying ISIS at a news conference.
March 2016: Acosta Covers Obama's Cuba Trip
In March 2016, Jim Acosta traveled to Cuba to cover President Obama's historic trip and questioned Raúl Castro on human rights.
May 2016: Trump Calls Acosta "A Real Beauty"
In May 2016, during a press conference, Donald Trump called Jim Acosta "a real beauty" in response to his reporting.
January 11, 2017: Trump Calls Acosta and CNN "Fake News"
On January 11, 2017, during his first press conference as President-elect, Donald Trump called Jim Acosta and CNN "fake news" when Acosta attempted to ask a question about Russia.
August 2, 2017: Heated Debate with Stephen Miller
On August 2, 2017, Jim Acosta engaged in a heated debate with Stephen Miller over the Trump administration's support for the RAISE Act.
January 9, 2018: Acosta Promoted to Chief White House Correspondent
On January 9, 2018, Jim Acosta was promoted to chief White House correspondent for CNN.
August 2, 2018: Acosta Questions Sarah Huckabee Sanders
On August 2, 2018, Jim Acosta asked Sarah Huckabee Sanders if she agreed about CNN, but she did not directly answer the question.
November 7, 2018: Verbal Sparring with President Trump
On November 7, 2018, Jim Acosta verbally sparred with President Trump at a White House press conference following the 2018 midterm elections, leading to Trump calling him "a rude, terrible person."
November 13, 2018: CNN and Acosta File Suit Against Trump Administration
On November 13, 2018, CNN and Jim Acosta filed a civil suit against President Trump and several White House officials, seeking to restore Acosta's access to the White House.
2019: Publication of 'The Enemy of the People'
In 2019, Jim Acosta wrote about the incident in his book "The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America".
January 2021: Acosta Named Chief Domestic Correspondent and Weekend Anchor
In January 2021, CNN announced that Jim Acosta would become the network's chief domestic correspondent and weekend anchor.
January 2021: Acosta Appointed CNN Anchor and Chief Domestic Correspondent
In January 2021, Jim Acosta was appointed CNN's anchor and chief domestic correspondent.
January 23, 2025: CNN Announces Lineup Changes
On January 23, 2025, CNN announced upcoming changes to its weekday lineup, including the replacement of Jim Acosta's hour of CNN Newsroom.
January 28, 2025: Acosta's Final Broadcast on CNN
On January 28, 2025, Jim Acosta made his final broadcast on CNN after rejecting a different time slot for his CNN Newsroom show.
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