Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta has stated that two ambassadors from allied nations told him that the current U.S. administration under Donald Trump reminds them of Germany in the 1930s. Acosta shared this anecdote during a recent livestream event.
Acosta, who left CNN last year, made the remarks while discussing the escalating trade war between the United States and Canada. He described the conversation taking place at a diplomatic function where one ambassador approached him and drew the parallel to 1930s Germany. According to Acosta, an ambassador representing another U.S. ally present nodded in agreement.
"They were both saying the same thing," Acosta said on "The Jim Acosta Show." "And you know, it is funny to see the memes talking about getting made fun of. You know – [President Trump] stepping on a rake and acting like a fool on the world's stage. But it is having real-world consequences."
He emphasized that these sentiments reflect serious implications for international relationships. Acosta highlighted the long-standing alliance with Canada, noting their support for the U.S. following events like 9/11 and historical moments such as D-Day.
"Canadians have been there for the United States, the Canadians have been there for humanity, for democracy. For freedom, around the world," Acosta stated. He suggested that the current political climate was damaging these essential global partnerships.
Acosta also referenced a recent executive order signed by President Trump to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' This action followed the collapse of trade talks between the U.S. and Canada and the imposition of tariffs by both nations. Trump had previously renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Acosta, who previously worked as a CNN star anchor, left the network after a programming change. He indicated that his departure was linked to his refusal to "bow down to a tyrant" on air, a statement he made shortly after Trump's inauguration.
Acosta did not identify the ambassadors he spoke with but suggested their comments reflected broader concerns among diplomatic circles regarding the direction of U.S. foreign policy and its impact on global stability.