Staff Reports
The progressive media has officially entered the Twilight Zone, as Donald J. Trump is set to reclaim the presidency alongside a Republican-controlled Congress. Signals of American renewal are in the air, while CNN’s Jim Acosta remains stubbornly glued to the events of January 6 like it’s the last episode of a bad soap opera. Despite Acosta’s emotional attachment, it turns out that a mere 5 percent of voters are hung up on that chaos, indicating that most Americans have moved on—and understandably so. The relentless Democratic pursuit of a narrative about a “threat to democracy” has backfired spectacularly, making the case for Trump’s comeback that much clearer.
Brad Todd, a Republican strategist caught in the crossfire, attempted to appease both sides by suggesting Trump shares some blame for the January 6 incident. However, the reality is that this sentiment is far from universal. Instead, Todd highlighted how the Democrats exhausted countless resources trying to assassinate Trump’s character politically through questionable tactics, only to watch their plans crumble like a poorly constructed house of cards. Acosta’s frustration was palpable when Todd directly criticized the House Select Committee on January 6, showcasing how Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s refusal to include Republican voices effectively rendered it a partisan hit squad. This was a clear admission that Nancy never intended for this committee to function as an impartial investigation.
"Oh, come on, Brad. Come on!"
JUST IN: CNN's Jim Acosta *MELTS DOWN* when conservative pundit @BradonMessage won't agree it's time for Trump to apologize for January 6th pic.twitter.com/ZJDnAvZ3SN
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) January 6, 2025
Acosta fumbled for a lifeline by pointing to Liz Cheney—a beacon of despair and annoyance for Republicans—as a good example of a Republican participating in the process. In doing so, he somehow forgot that Cheney’s claim to fame was getting booted from the party she claimed to represent. If her contributions amounted to anything, they certainly didn’t translate into electoral victories or clear paths to victory for the Democrats.
The sight of Acosta desperately trying to reclaim credibility while Todd handed out scathing comments about the committee was akin to watching a toddler confront a small dog. There’s something almost comedic about how Acosta, who should know better, pressed Todd on whether Trump needed to apologize for events that took place four years ago. The balanced and sensible answer—an indication that people might just be tired of the theatrics—seemed to escape him.
As they exchanged barbs, Acosta’s embarrassment was crystal clear. It’s not so much that he thought he could summon the ghosts of Trump’s past to haunt the presidential hopeful; it’s more that he refused to listen to the reality echoing in the minds of the voters—many are not particularly concerned with the events of that day when weighing their thoughts on the future. Todd pulled no punches when he reminded Acosta that the Democrats had turned January 6 into a political stunt, manipulating it for leverage rather than true justice.
It seems Acosta will have to continue watching from the sidelines as the Republicans regroup under Trump’s banner. The real question remains: will we see him resurface with the same hues of feigned outrage, or will he finally realize that clinging to a narrative long after it’s met its expiration date isn’t the best strategy for newsworthiness? The countdown is officially on for the next round of spectacle—this time, it will be with a Republican resurgence that is anything but shy.
