Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcast journalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/04/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Fairfax, Virginia, USA |
Latest News about Jim Acosta
28/01/2025
Jim Acosta announced that he was leaving CNN after nearly two decades at the network. He said he would continue his work independently and launched a new platform centered on his own journalism and commentary.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Abilio James Acosta |
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| Known As | Jim Acosta |
| Occupation | Journalist and television anchor |
| Notable For | Former CNN chief White House correspondent and anchor |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | James Madison University |
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| Degree | Bachelor's degree in mass communications |
| Minor | Political science |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Ex-Spouse | Sharon Mobley Stow |
| Children | 2 |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | Of Cuban descent |
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Career
| Early Career | Started in radio at WMAL-AM in Washington, D.C.; later worked in television for CBS affiliates |
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| CNN | Joined CNN in 2007; served as chief White House correspondent, later as anchor and chief domestic correspondent |
| Later Career | Left CNN in 2025 and continued journalism independently |
Social Media
| https://x.com/Acosta | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@jimacosta |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His birth name is Abilio James Acosta. | |
| 2. He gained national attention for confrontations with Donald Trump at White House briefings. | |
| 3. He covered major political events including the Obama administration and 2012 presidential campaign. |