Jim Acosta
@jlmacosta.bsky.social
CNN Anchor. Former Chief WH Correspondent. Author: “The Enemy of the People - A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America.” This is my ONLY account. Inquiries: go to jimacosta.com
Everyone should watch CNN's Jim Acosta's dismantling of a GOP Rep's evasions over Trump's 1/6 pardons. On the pod, we feature excerpts. @mattgertz.bsky.social and I dig into why Acosta's moment is so rare in the land of 1/6 euphemism that defines much media discourse:
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
CNN Anchor Wrecks Trump Defender in Brutal On-Air Shaming Over Jan. 6
As CNN’s Jim Acosta crucifies a MAGA lawmaker over Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons, a press critic reflects on why we don’t see more of this—and how this failing has enabled pro-Trump propaganda to succeed.
newrepublic.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Smart take on my interview with Burchett on Jan. 6. We can’t let the truth about that day be destroyed. newrepublic.com/article/1905...
CNN Anchor Wrecks Trump Defender in Brutal On-Air Shaming Over Jan. 6
As CNN’s Jim Acosta crucifies a MAGA lawmaker over Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons, a press critic reflects on why we don’t see more of this—and how this failing has enabled pro-Trump propaganda to succeed.
newrepublic.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
👇🏻
"Show me the tapes of these individuals beating police officers!"
"We're showing it right now," @jimacosta.bsky.social replies.
"We're showing it right now," @jimacosta.bsky.social replies.
January 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"This is not Fox congressman. You can't just spin a tale and pull the wool over people's eyes. This is CNN," @jimacosta.bsky.social says. "This is the news. We are asking you to come on and tell the truth."
January 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Thank You!
Thank you!
@jimacosta.bsky.social I am going to watch/ record your show everyday. You’re one of the best.
January 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Thank You!
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
ACOSTA: Do you agree with Trump's decision to pardon violent people?
REP. BURCHETT: If they were truly violent, no. But I don't know that?
ACOSTA: What do you mean you don't know? We're showing the footage right now.
REP. BURCHETT: If they were truly violent, no. But I don't know that?
ACOSTA: What do you mean you don't know? We're showing the footage right now.
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Follow @jimacosta.bsky.social ...
HE is doing his job every day!
HE is doing his job every day!
ACOSTA: Do you agree with Trump's decision to pardon violent people?
REP. BURCHETT: If they were truly violent, no. But I don't know that?
ACOSTA: What do you mean you don't know? We're showing the footage right now.
REP. BURCHETT: If they were truly violent, no. But I don't know that?
ACOSTA: What do you mean you don't know? We're showing the footage right now.
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Follow @jimacosta.bsky.social ...
HE is doing his job every day!
HE is doing his job every day!
ACOSTA: Do you agree with Trump's decision to pardon violent people?
REP. BURCHETT: If they were truly violent, no. But I don't know that?
ACOSTA: What do you mean you don't know? We're showing the footage right now.
REP. BURCHETT: If they were truly violent, no. But I don't know that?
ACOSTA: What do you mean you don't know? We're showing the footage right now.
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Back with you 10a ET. Joining us:
Rep. Robert Garcia
Rep. Jim Himes
Lead investigator on Jan. 6 committee Tim Heaphy - see you soon.
Rep. Robert Garcia
Rep. Jim Himes
Lead investigator on Jan. 6 committee Tim Heaphy - see you soon.
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
In his inaugural address, Trump says the US will take back the Panama Canal.
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
You can also find me on Substack. substack.com/@jimacosta?r...
Jim Acosta | Substack
Journalist
substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Doctor Anthony Fauci tells me he is “grateful” for the pardon he received from the President, noting he had just received word of Biden’s decision from his attorney this morning. “It feels good and I’m grateful to the president for doing it,” Dr. Fauci said in a brief phone call.
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
He said the Biden WH contacted him about a month ago about “the baseless threats against me” and added the president was exploring the idea of granting a preemptive pardon. “I didn’t know it was real until last night,” Fauci said.
January 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Fauci said he was becoming increasingly concerned for his safety and pointed to congressional hearings last year when Republican lawmakers accused him of committing crimes. Fauci added the Biden WH expressed concern about the “immeasurable stress” threats were placing on his family.
January 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Biden issues preemptive pardons for Milley, Fauci and Jan. 6 committee members www.cnn.com/2025/01/20/p...
Biden issues preemptive pardons for Milley, Fauci and Jan. 6 committee members | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Monday issued pardons for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
www.cnn.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Another clear-eyed report from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social. If you are not subscribed to @status.news, you frankly are missing what is really happening to legacy media.
January 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Finally saw The Substance. Wow. Give Demi Moore the Oscar right now!
January 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Some final thoughts on today’s show… on the free press in America. The free press is only “crumbling” if we the people allow that to happen. Watch:
January 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Back with you 10a eastern. Joining us:
Sen Tim Kaine
Israeli Ambassador to UN Danny Danon
Doug Heye
Jamal Simmons
LA city council member Traci Park
& TikTok creator Paul Tran. See you soon.
Sen Tim Kaine
Israeli Ambassador to UN Danny Danon
Doug Heye
Jamal Simmons
LA city council member Traci Park
& TikTok creator Paul Tran. See you soon.
January 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Asked by Durbin whether Trump lost in 2020, AG nominee Pam Bondi at hearing dodges and says Biden is president.
January 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Pressed by Hirono on 2020 election, Bondi declines to say Trump lost. Hirono notes Trump won 2024 election.
January 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/p...
Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration | CNN Politics
Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without providing an explanation for her decision.
www.cnn.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM