Oliver Darcy: “Early Wednesday night, shortly earlier than I revealed information of CNN’s looming lineup modifications, Jim Acosta obtained a peculiar phone name from CNN chief Mark Thompson. Thompson, I’m informed, delivered the veteran journalist a sudden and unusual proposal: Transfer your present to midnight and anchor it till 2am ET…”
“After all, it’s unattainable to disregard the plain: Sidelining Acosta would additionally work to curry favor with Donald Trump, who very a lot despises the CNN anchor.”
Mentioned one media govt: “They wish to do away with Acosta to throw a bone to Trump. Midnight isn’t a severe provide when his scores are among the many greatest on the community.”
