The recent reshuffling of CNN's programming saw Acosta's 10 a.m. ET slot replaced with "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown." This move has been seen as an attempt by CNN to appear more neutral in the current political climate, especially with the upcoming Trump administration. Acosta was reportedly pitched a new two-hour slot starting at midnight ET, a significant demotion from his previous high-visibility position.
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Acosta's future at CNN became uncertain as he was left off the new weekday programming lineup. Reports suggest that if he refuses the midnight shift, he may exit the network. This potential move could also involve relocating from CNN's D.C. headquarters to the Los Angeles bureau. The network's decision to sideline Acosta has sparked backlash, with some CNN staffers and commentators criticizing the move as an effort to appease political pressures.Acosta's departure from CNN marks the end of his 18-year tenure with the network, where he gained prominence through his confrontational style and high-profile media moments, including a notable incident in 2018 when he refused to give up the microphone during a press conference with President Trump.
