In the wild world of political reporting, there’s never a dull moment, especially when it comes to the antics of the mainstream media. As the impending Trump inauguration approaches, CNN seems to be scrambling to salvage any shred of credibility it may still hold. The latest episode? It appears Jim Acosta, the network’s resident drama king and expert in “fake news” bingo, is about to make his grand exit—or should we say, demotion—to the dreaded midnight slot. That’s right, folks! Acosta is being sent to the Siberia of television, and the whole situation might be the greatest show on Earth.
Back in 2016, Acosta ripened into a bit of a folk hero for the left, famously clashing with then-President Trump during press conferences. While Acosta fancied himself a valiant knight defending truth and justice, Trump labeled him a “rude, terrible person.” Flash forward to today, and it seems that that same “bravery” isn’t translating into ratings. With Fox News surpassing CNN by a colossal margin of 2 million viewers, Acosta’s network is clearly in the media dumpster. It’s a classic case of “what goes around comes around,” as Acosta faces a fate worse than getting booted from the White House—he’s headed to the graveyard of television news.
CNN is reportedly weighing options to shove Acosta’s show into the midnight hours, a time slot typically reserved for those no one really wants to watch but are too polite to cancel. The timing of this decision could hardly be more ironic, with Trump gearing up for Round Two in the Oval Office. One can only imagine the executives at CNN huddled in a panic as they realize their ratings are taking a dive faster than Acosta’s journalistic credibility. How’s that for trying to curry favor with the next president? Perhaps they think that by shoving Acosta to the late-night shift, they can appease Trump enough to get back on his good side. Spoiler alert: it probably won’t work.
What’s truly comical about this whole debacle is Acosta’s insistence on portraying himself as a bastion of journalistic integrity. Just days before his potential midnight rendezvous, he was expressing great lament over the state of the free press. He insists that journalists are the defenders of the truth, bravely facing down the “enemy of the people.” Yet, his own network has been mired in credibility issues for years. At this point, watching Jim Acosta preach about journalistic values is as absurd as watching a cat give a tutorial on dog training. Please, spare us the melodrama!
If we thought things could not get worse for Acosta, imagine the midnight shift! Not only will he get to enlighten a sea of insomniacs and late-night snackers, but one has to wonder what his social life will look like. By the time he wraps up his broadcast, the sun will be coming up, and chances are his only companion will be a pink piece of cardboard he found lying around CNN’s office. If Acosta’s life were a sitcom, the cancellation notice would have arrived eons ago.
And while the world watches with bated breath to see how this unfolds, one thing remains clear: Akins adversity reveals the inherent hypocrisy within progressive media. As they scramble to right the ship, they’re going to have to face the music—and Acosta’s new midnight vigil could be the comedy gold the world has been waiting for. So, let’s grab our popcorn and sit back because the circus is coming, and it promises to be more entertaining than any scripted reality show out there. If you’re looking for a good laugh, just tune into CNN’s early morning slumber party—Acosta’s got the floor!
