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Media Figures Clash: Acosta, Rivera Slam Analysts Over Outbursts

5/6/2026

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Jim Acosta and Keith Boykin called for CNN to fire analyst Scott Jennings, calling his outburst a “Jerry Springer” episode.
Geraldo Rivera called Adam Mockler a “d---” on NewsNation, told him to get experience, and praised his preparation as a voice for his generation.
Adam Mockler replied that demanding a question is not a “d---”, accused opponents of ignoring decorum, and said he refuses to be bound by their rules.

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Jim Acosta and Keith Boykin called for CNN to fire analyst Scott Jennings, calling his outburst a “Jerry Springer” episode.
Geraldo Rivera called Adam Mockler a “d---” on NewsNation, told him to get experience, and praised his preparation as a voice for his generation.
Adam Mockler replied that demanding a question is not a “d---”, accused opponents of ignoring decorum, and said he refuses to be bound by their rules.