A notable American broadcast journalist, anchor, and chief domestic correspondent for CNN is Jim Acosta, born Abilio James Acosta on April 17, 1971. He rose to prominence, particularly during the Trump administration, as CNN’s chief White House correspondent, known for his often confrontational interactions with President Donald Trump during press briefings. Acosta also served as CNN’s senior White House correspondent during the Obama administration.

James was born in 1971 and annually celebrates his birthday on April 17th.

James has a height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 67 kilograms.

Acosta, who was raised in Northern Virginia, graduated from Annandale High School in 1989. Subsequently, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from James Madison University.

Acosta’s father immigrated to the United States from Cuba as a refugee during the Cuban Missile Crisis, while his mother has ancestry tracing back to Ireland and the Czech Republic.

James tied the knot with Sharon Mobley Stow in 1994. However, their marriage came to an end in 2017. By the time of their separation, they had three children together: two daughters named Harley and another daughter whose name is not disclosed, as well as a son named Peter.

Joining CNN in April 2007, Acosta has extensively covered significant political events, including the presidential campaigns of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Mitt Romney. His reporting has elicited both commendation and critique, with liberals applauding his tenacity while conservatives often fault his approach. In November 2018, Acosta’s White House press credentials were temporarily revoked following a confrontational exchange with President Trump. CNN responded by filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging violations of Acosta’s First Amendment rights. Eventually, the lawsuit was dropped after the White House reinstated Acosta’s press credentials under certain conditions. Additionally, Acosta authored the book “The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America,” published in 2019. He remains a prominent figure in American journalism, covering domestic affairs and hosting programs for CNN.

James has accumulated a net worth of $4 million, which reflects the earnings he has garnered over his 25-year career as a journalist.