January 1, CBS Patriotism Sparks Jim Acosta Outburst

Wyatt’s Take

• Jim Acosta erupted over CBS’s patriotic message
• CBS vows to stand up for regular Americans
• Network faces changes under new leadership

Former CNN host Jim Acosta lost his temper after “CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil” declared “We love America” as one of its five main principles.

Acosta blasted the message on the show “I’ve Had It,” swearing five times in less than a minute while insisting everyone loves America already.

“Get the f*** out of here. We all love America. That’s why we’re doing this. The reason why I do my job, and I like doing my job, is I love this country. I f***ing love this country,” Acosta said.

He shared his family’s immigrant story from Cuba and New York, saying, “And these two families came together, and there I popped out, and I went to the White House and gave Donald Trump a hell of a f***ing time. That’s America.”

Acosta questioned why CBS made such a statement, calling it unnecessary. The principle was posted online, along with “We work for you” and “We respect you.”

CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil promised to put regular Americans front and center, instead of the elites, in a Jan. 1 video message.

Dokoupil’s revamped show began by covering major international news. His official debut followed on Jan. 5 after testing the new format.

Recent months brought a shake-up at CBS News. Bari Weiss took over as editor-in-chief, leading to staff turnover and changes to their political reporting.

Keep an eye on how media giants talk about loving America. Do you believe them, or is it just for show?

Wyatt Matters

It matters when big media finally pays attention to regular Americans. Middle America knows what loving this country means—hard work, family, and standing tall when it counts.

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