Inside CNN Host Jim Acosta’s Homes as He Sensationally Quits Network—and Sends President Donald Trump a Very Pointed Message


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Jim Acosta has announced his exit from CNN in a bold on-air appearance that saw him seemingly sending a very pointed message to his longtime nemesis, President Donald Trump.
Acosta, 53, who joined CNN as a correspondent in 2007 and was named as the network’s chief anchor and chief domestic correspondent in 2021, made the decision to quit his role after a reshuffle revealed that his 10 a.m. ET program was being moved to a midnight slot.
The scheduling change sparked furious speculation about Acosta’s future at CNN, with The Hollywood Reporter claiming that Acosta was “set to exit” the network—speculation that he addressed head-on on his Jan. 28 show.
“You may have seen some reports about me and this show, and after giving all of this some careful consideration and weighing an alternative time slot CNN offered me, I have decided to move on,” Acosta, who is based in Washington, DC, said.
The network’s former chief White House correspondent went on to make a thinly veiled jab at Trump, who famously had Acosta’s press pass revoked after a bitter spat in the briefing room in 2018.

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“I am grateful to CNN for the nearly 18 years I spent here doing the news,” Acosta said. “People often ask me if the highlight of my career at CNN was at the White White House covering Donald Trump.”
“Actually, no. That moment came here,” he added, while flashing up an image of himself covering former President Barack Obama‘s visit to Cuba in 2016, when Acosta had the chance to question the country’s former President Raúl Castro.
“As the son of a Cuban refugee, I took home this lesson: It is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant,” Acosta said.
At the end of his statement, Acosta made another very clear point, insisting that he will always endeavor to “hold power to account,” while urging viewers not to “give into the lies.”
“I have always believed it’s the job of the press to hold power to account. I have always tried to do that here at CNN,” he said. “I plan on doing all of that in the future. One final message: Don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth and to hope. Even if you have to get out your phone, record that message.
“I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear. Post it on your social media, so people can hear from you, too.”
He reassured his fans that he will update them on his future plans in the coming days.
“I want to thank all of you for tuning in. It has been an honor to be welcomed into your home for all of these years,” he concluded.

(Instagram/Jim Acosta)

(Instagram/Jim Acosta)

(Instagram/Jim Acosta)
Questions will now undoubtedly be raised about where Acosta might turn—whether he will attempt to land another DC-based position or look further afield.
The latter option would mark a major life change for the on-air correspondent, who has lived much of his life in the greater DC area, having been born and raised there, before attending James Madison University.
In the earliest years of his on-screen career, Acosta took jobs at local networks in Tennessee, Fort Worth, TX, Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta—before eventually returning to DC in 2007, when he signed on as a correspondent for CNN.
Today, Acosta owns one property outside of the city, a family home in Maryland, as well as a vacation home in Georgia, according to records viewed by Realtor.com®. However, after his divorce from wife Sharon Mobley Stow in 2017, he returned to DC, where he now lives with his beloved rescue beagle, Duke.
The TV host has shared a few glimpses inside (and outside) the home on his social media accounts, revealing a modern interior, open-plan kitchen, and trendy metal stoop from which he and Duke could be seen handing out Halloween candy in October 2024.
Acosta and Duke are also regularly seen enjoying the sights, sounds, and stunning open spaces in the city, with images capturing the duo strolling in front of the Washington Monument or enjoying the iconic cherry blossoms in bloom.
While Acosta and Stow ended their marriage in 2017, property records reveal that both of their names are still listed on deeds for their shared Maryland and Georgia homes.

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(Realtor.com)
The Maryland property is located just outside the state capital of Annapolis, in Arnold, in a community that has “premier amenities,” with a serene setting amid a grassy and tree-filled lot on a cul-de-sac.
Purchased in 2008 for $660,000, the home is now valued at around $900,000, according to Realtor.com, and features five bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
Highlights include a high-end kitchen, hardwood flooring, built-in bookshelves, and a screened porch off the family room. The primary suite features dual closets.
If Acosta wants to go far from the madding crowds, he can escape to his beach house on Saint Simons Island off the coast of Georgia. The area is known for its scenic beaches and picturesque lighthouse.
While it’s unclear when Acosta picked up the property, the charming cottage dates to 1993 and offers three bedrooms and two baths.
Spanning 2,500 square feet all on one level, the property sits on a half-acre. The home appears to be a solid investment, as it’s now valued at over $800,000, according to Realtor.com.
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