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Jim Acosta is listed as a journalist and writer. Jim Acosta was born in Washington, D.C., United States on April 17, 1971. The age as of 2026 is 55. Schooling on record includes Annandale High School and James Madison University.
My Take
Jim Acosta represents, for me, the kind of journalist who treats access as a responsibility rather than a privilege. Across eighteen years at CNN, including his time as chief White House correspondent, he became known for standing his ground at the podium when it mattered, most memorably during his clashes with the first Trump administration. I respect that he made press freedom something practiced under pressure rather than merely preached. Whatever one thinks of his style, his willingness to keep asking questions when others stayed quiet is the trait I value most in his work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Acosta
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・アコスタ
- Reading
- じむ・あこすた
- Born
- April 17, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- journalist / writer
2. Background
- High school
- Annandale High School
- University
- James Madison University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Acosta born?
Born April 17, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Jim Acosta from?
Jim Acosta is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Jim Acosta do?
Jim Acosta works as journalist, writer.
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