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In his announcement, Acosta expressed deep gratitude towards his colleagues, particularly those working behind the scenes who contribute to the network's operations. He mentioned the intense consideration behind his decision, which stemmed from new alternative time slot offers that did not meet his expectations. Acosta shared that his career highlight was not during the Trump era, but rather during Barack Obama's 2016 trip to Cuba, where he bravely questioned dictator Raúl Castro about the country's political prisoners. As the son of a Cuban refugee, Acosta noted the profound lesson he learned through that experience: "It is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant."