Staff Reports
The race to become the poster child of obnoxious anti-Trump journalism has no shortage of contenders, but few can hold a candle to CNN’s Jim Acosta. While networks like MSNBC and ABC’s “The View” have a stable of anti-Trump harpies, Acosta manages to set himself apart. His relentless quest for attention during press briefings turned him into a caricature of the self-important journalist, eager to champion his own opinions disguised as inquisitive questions.
This is the same Jim Acosta who famously clashed with aides and refused to relinquish his microphone. At the peak of the #MeToo movement, his treatment of a young White House aide raised eyebrows, yet the outraged voices of the left remained suspiciously silent. Apparently, the so-called champions of female empowerment had little interest in holding one of their own accountable.
The world's most annoying anti-Trump journalist is at it again, desperately begging for attention like a toddler throwing a tantrum.
It's almost sad to watch, really.
But hey, keep it coming!
Your whining just proves how terrified the left is of… https://t.co/ybclkFEXOd
— NahBabyNah (@NahBabyNah) January 17, 2025
Fast forward to today, and Acosta seems to be suffering from an identity crisis without Trump in office. Having lost relevance faster than a protest sign in a rainstorm, he’s attempting an outrageous comeback to reclaim the spotlight. Recently, in a bid to remind viewers that he exists, he resorted to an act that could only be described as shockingly self-indulgent. On live television, he boldly brandished a placard that glorified his own “achievements” as a journalist.
In a moment dripping with bravado, Acosta lectured viewers about the state of the free press, claiming that it’s only crumbling if “we the people” let it happen. He touted the noble duties of journalists, like seeking truth and shining a light on injustice. However, as he clutched a garish pink sign reading “I march for Jim Acosta and a free press,” it became clear that he is more interested in marching for his own inflated ego than anything resembling genuine journalism.
The absurdity of Acosta’s display did not go unnoticed. Even fellow journalists like Glenn Greenwald were quick to call out his self-serving antics, labeling him as a nakedly partisan figure. The pink sign was a nod to past protests, hinting that Acosta’s commitments haven’t changed much since the chaotic demonstrations following Trump’s inauguration. His association with such antics only further solidified his role as a clown in the ongoing circus that is liberal journalism.
As the political landscape shifts again with Trump 2.0 potentially on the horizon, it will be amusing to watch left-leaning journalists desperately scramble for viewer attention. Acosta’s theatrical displays might become more frequent as he attempts to revive a dying career. Ultimately, this highlights the insatiable desire for recognition among those who’ve become irrelevant in a world that has moved beyond their theatrics. Expect more self-aggrandizing behavior from Acosta and his ilk as they grapple with their diminishing influence in the conservative era.
