Jim Acosta announced his departure from CNN after nearly 18 years, expressing gratitude for his experiences at the network. He highlighted a significant moment in his career during a 2016 interview with former Cuban president Raúl Castro, emphasizing the press's responsibility to hold power accountable. President Trump responded to Acosta's departure, labeling it as "good news" amid a history of conflict between them. CNN acknowledged Acosta's commitment to journalism, recognizing his efforts in standing up for the First Amendment and journalistic freedoms. Acosta hinted at future plans and urged the public to hold onto truth and hope.
"I have decided to move on," he said at the end of his Tuesday show. "I am grateful to CNN for the nearly 18 years I've spent here doing the news."
"It is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant," said Acosta, the son of a Cuban refugee. "I have always believed it's the job of the press to hold power to account."
A statement from a CNN spokesperson recognized Acosta's 'track record of standing up to authority, for the first amendment and for our journalistic freedoms.'
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