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Jim Acosta
CNN correspondent and anchor from 2007 to January 2025, including chief White House correspondent under Trump. Now hosts an independent show on Substack.
Slant Score · ranked #55 of 175 from most left to most right
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Thin record: fewer than a handful of documented items, so this score is pulled toward the center and could move a lot as evidence is added.
The receipts (3)
On-record statement · served the left · +1.9 L · Aug 4, 2025
Interviewed AI avatar of Parkland victim on gun policy
On his Substack show Acosta interviewed an AI recreation of Joaquin Oliver, created by his parents to advocate gun reform; the segment drew wide criticism.
Source: Mediaite →On-record statement · served the left · +1.4 L · Jun 11, 2019
Book 'The Enemy of the People' on covering Trump
Acosta's 2019 book recounts his confrontations with the Trump White House and criticizes its attacks on the press.
Source: NPR →Broke with own side · served the right · +1.2 R · Nov 16, 2015
Challenged Obama on ISIS strategy
At a G20 press conference Acosta asked President Obama, 'Why can't we take out these bastards?'
Source: Mediaite →