Jim Acosta

Jim Acosta compared Donald Trump's Washington, D.C., projects to the 'end days of Saddam Hussein' and questioned Trump's mental fitness during a podcast interview. Acosta argued Trump's building projects reflect a desire to shape his historical legacy and should be undone after his presidency. A White House spokesman countered by praising Trump's energy and contrasting it with claims about former President Joe Biden's health.

Rosie O'Donnell claimed in an interview that President Donald Trump did not win the 2024 election, asserting that Kamala Harris actually won. O'Donnell, who moved to Ireland after Trump's victory, suggested his win was illegitimate and cited unspecified researchers but provided no evidence. Former CNN host Jim Acosta expressed skepticism but acknowledged concerns about potential election manipulation.

Jim Acosta, former CNN chief White House correspondent, questions whether he should receive compensation from the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund after President Trump seized his White House press pass in 2018. Acosta claims the action violated his First and Fifth Amendment rights and was part of a sustained effort to destroy his career.

Democratic strategist James Carville warned that anti-Israel activists aligned with Democrats could damage the party politically and morally. He argued that while some anti-Israel activists are aligned with Democrats, many are not members of the party. Carville fears the increasingly bitter divide over Israel and antisemitism could hurt Democrats electorally.

Former CNN journalist Jim Acosta demanded the firing of commentator Scott Jennings after a heated on-air confrontation with panelist Adam Mockler over the U.S. stance in the Iran War. Jennings used expletives and made aggressive gestures during the debate on 'CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip,' prompting Acosta to call the incident a 'fireable offense.' Mockler later defended himself on social media, accusing Jennings of initiating the conflict.

Former CNN journalist Jim Acosta urged reporters to walk out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner if President Trump launches a 'revenge attack' against the press. Acosta argued that journalists must stand up for the First Amendment and their profession, while guest Katie Couric doubted reporters would follow through. Trump has accepted the dinner invitation, marking his first attendance as president in either term.