BEASTMODE: CNN’s Ratings Are Lower Than 'SpongeBob' Reruns, GOP Rep Tells Jim Acosta
‘And that’s why more people are watching the Cartoon Network, 'Spongebob' reruns right now,' Burchett says
Meghan Blonder
January 22, 2025
Rep. Tim Burchett (R., Tenn.) skewered CNN’s poor ratings Wednesday, joking to anchor Jim Acosta that SpongeBob SquarePants reruns and Cartoon Network get more viewers.
"I was at the White House covering the first Trump administration when they had rioting outside of the White House. I mean, that was covered on CNN. This is not Fox [News]," Acosta said. "Congressman, you can‘t just spin a tale and pull the wool over people‘s eyes. This is CNN. This is the news. We are asking you to come on and tell the truth."
"And that’s why more people are watching the Cartoon Network, SpongeBob reruns right now, Jim," Burchett retorted.
https://freebeacon.com/media/beastmode-cnns-ratings-are-lower-than-spongebob-reruns-rep-tim-burchett-says/