Jim Acosta set himself up for a wave of mockery after over-dramatizing President Donald Trump’s name being removed from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The former CNN talking head was on the scene as crews began to take Trump’s name off the front of the building, ridiculously likening the moment to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The change came in compliance with a federal court that ruled the Kennedy Center’s board, which is chaired by Trump, had acted unlawfully when adding the president’s name to the iconic building.
“Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name,” US district judge Christopher Cooper wrote in his 94-page opinion, “and only Congress can change it.”
Acosta was on hand to witness the building change and delivered his dramatic take in a livestream video.
After livestreaming all day and night trying to see Trump’s name being removed from the Kennedy Center building, Jim Acosta exclaims:
“This is very much like watching the Berlin Wall coming down.”
“It is a sign that humankind can stand up against tyranny.”
Holy hell. Just… pic.twitter.com/ccHzWXtT48
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) June 14, 2026
“This is very much like watching the Berlin Wall coming down,” he said, calling Trump a “petulant manchild.”
“It is a sign that mankind, humankind can stand up against tyranny.” Acosta continued.
His reaction sparked a flood of jeers from critics on social media who called him out for being a drama queen and also blasted him as a “disgrace” for insulting the memory of those who fought and died attempting freedom from the barrier built by East Germany.
More hyperbolic nonsense from a hater who thinks he’s a deep thinker.
— rhombus10 (@rhombus10) June 14, 2026
What a pathetic little man with TDS. 🙄
— 🇺🇸 PAZ Phillips 🌲🏔️😎 (@PPhillipsAZ) June 14, 2026
Decades of Communist oppression V. a sign on a building.
The similarities are striking. 🥴🤡
— Kevin M. Nelson (@KevinMNelsonUSA) June 14, 2026
“Basically the same thing”
– Jim Acosta pic.twitter.com/6eUIoFSGXw
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) June 14, 2026
What an absolute disgrace to all those who suffered behind the Berlin Wall and those that fought to tear it down. These journalist need to live in communist countries for a few years and get their heads screwed on right. I swear!!!
— MrsMcGeek (@MrsMcGeek) June 14, 2026
the berlin wall? I missed the time when people were SHOT DEAD trying to get into the Kennedy Center for 40 years. what a clown.
— ruffsterjohn (@ruffsterjohn1) June 14, 2026
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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