Jim Acosta

Date of Birth: April 17, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Jim Acosta, born Abilio James Acosta, is an American journalist and the Chief Domestic Correspondent for CNN. Born on April 17, 1971, in Washington, D.C., Acosta grew up in Virginia and attended James Madison University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and a minor in Political Science. He started his journalism career with radio before transitioning to television, working for several local stations including WBIR-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee, and KTVT-TV in Dallas, Texas. Acosta joined CNN in 2007 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a prominent figure in political journalism. He served as CNN’s Senior White House Correspondent during the Obama and Trump administrations and gained significant attention for his contentious exchanges with President Trump. Acosta is the author of the book “The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America,” which chronicles his experiences covering the White House.

5 Interesting Facts about Jim Acosta

1. Jim Acosta’s father came to the United States as a refugee from Cuba three weeks before the Cuban Missile Crisis.

2. Acosta’s first job in journalism was with WMAL-AM radio in Washington, D.C.

3. He received the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Presidential Award for his coverage of the Obama administration.

4. Acosta was temporarily banned from the White House in 2018 after a contentious exchange with President Trump, leading CNN to file a lawsuit that resulted in the restoration of his press credentials.

5. He has a notable reputation for his aggressive questioning style, which has earned him both praise and criticism.