Former Congressman and frequent CNN guest Joe Walsh publicly criticized the network's decision to remove Jim Acosta from his morning show slot. Walsh expressed his disapproval on X (formerly Twitter), calling the move "cowardly" and questioning CNN's commitment to holding public officials accountable. He praised Acosta as one of the network's "most independent, unafraid hosts." Acosta, known for his critical stance on former President Trump, was noticeably absent from CNN's recently announced weekday lineup. His 10 a.m. ET slot will now be filled by "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown." While a CNN spokesperson confirmed discussions with Acosta regarding a new time slot, the move comes amidst the network's ongoing efforts to adapt to the evolving media landscape, including workforce reductions. CNN CEO Mark Thompson has emphasized the network's focus on aligning with audience preferences across different platforms.

Former congressman and political commentator Joe Walsh criticized CNN after Jim Acosta was removed from his morning show. (Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Acosta’s former 10 a.m. ET program has been replaced with "The Situation Room." (Screenshot/CNN)