Former Congressman Joe Walsh Slams CNN Over Removal of Jim Acosta from Morning Show
Former congressman and CNN regular Joe Walsh took to social media to criticize the cable network after reports surfaced that show host Jim Acosta was removed from his morning-show time slot. Walsh, who appears on CNN frequently, condemned the move, calling it “cowardly bull—-“.
Acosta, an outspoken anti-Trump anchor, was left off CNN’s new weekday programming lineup, replaced by “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown”. A CNN spokesperson stated that they are in discussions with Acosta about a new time slot.
Walsh blasted CNN’s decision, saying, “Acosta is one of your most independent, unafraid hosts. To demote him to appease the crybaby in the White House is pathetic. And an abdication of your duty to hold ALL public officials to account. Shame on you CNN. Correct this mistake now.”
Acosta has been a vocal critic of Trump and has often clashed with him on social media. His program was replaced as part of a reshuffling of CNN’s programming lineup.
The move comes as CNN struggles to adapt to a changing media landscape, announcing layoffs earlier this year. In an internal memo, CNN CEO Mark Thompson stated that the company is shifting its focus towards digital platforms to secure its future as a leading news organization.