Jim Acosta's departure reveals CNN's programming changes

Jim Acosta, a former CNN journalist, recently left the network due to what he called a "demotion." A source says that CNN's supposed offer to him for a late-night show slot was not serious. This claim was made more than three months after Acosta's resignation. The insider noted that there has been no movement to fill the midnight time slot that Acosta was said to be offered. Instead, CNN is airing reruns of other shows during that time. Acosta's move from a popular 10 AM slot to the midnight hour was perceived by many as an attempt to push him out of the network. Acosta publicly rejected the proposed change, explaining that he wanted to hold onto the truth and continue his work in journalism. He has since started a Substack blog and has gained a significant following, with nearly 300,000 subscribers. His new platform could potentially earn him over a million dollars in his first year. The CEO of CNN, Mark Thompson, claimed that the offer was made in good faith and expressed a desire for Acosta to stay. However, insiders suggest that Acosta's departure was influenced by pressures to tone down reporting on former President Trump.