Jim Acosta leaves CNN, signing off with rallying message: 'It is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant'

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The experienced journalist pleaded with the audience, saying "Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth, and to hope."

And leaving the audience with some words of advice.

At the end of the broadcast on Tuesday.

Acosta, 53, stated that he had opted to leave the network due to a schedule readjustment. "You may have heard some reports about me and this show, and after giving all of this some careful consideration and weighing in alternative time slots that CNN had offered me, I have decided to move on," he said on the air.

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Jim has had a nearly 20-year distinguished career at CNN, marked by a strong track record of standing up for the First Amendment and defending journalistic freedom. We want to express our gratitude for his dedication and commitment to his work and wish him all the best for what's to come.

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During his exit announcement, the reporter mentioned that his most memorable experience with CNN was actually one that occurred before Donald Trump became president.

People often ask me if the ultimate highlight of my time at CNN was my coverage of Donald Trump at the White House," he said. "Actually, no. That moment came during my coverage of former President Barack Obama's 2016 trip to Cuba, and my opportunity to ask Raúl Castro, the island's dictator, about the country's political prisoners. As the son of a Cuban refugee, I brought home a valuable lesson: it's never a good time to back down to a tyrant.

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Acosta emphasized the significance of a free press during his final comments. "I've always believed it's the responsibility of the press to hold those in power accountable," he said. "I've consistently attempted to do that at CNN, and I plan to keep doing that in the future."

He also urged viewers to resist misinformation and negative thinking. "One final message: Don't give in to lies," Acosta said. "Don't give in to fear. Hold on to the truth and to hope. Even if you need to get out your phone, record a message: 'I will not give in to lies, I will not give in to fear.' Share it on social media so others can hear too."

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Acosta also thanked "all of the wonderful people who work behind the scenes at this network," and his audience as well. "It has been an honor to have been welcomed into your home for all these years," he said. "That is the end of the news."

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