Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta recently expressed his frustration with the Democratic Party's perceived inability to effectively challenge President Trump's agenda during his second term. In an episode of "The Jim Acosta Show" podcast, Acosta discussed with political analyst Larry Sabato the Democrats' apparent acceptance of many of Trump's cabinet nominees, despite strong criticism from within their ranks. He highlighted the Senate's historical tendency to approve presidential appointments, noting that even controversial figures received some Democratic support.

Acosta mentioned a potential shift in Democratic strategy, with some senators considering a blanket rejection of all future Trump nominees. However, he acknowledged the futility of this approach due to the Democrats' lack of sufficient votes to block confirmations. This led Acosta to lament the Democrats' current state of "maximum powerlessness." Sabato echoed this sentiment, expressing disappointment that Democrats hadn't managed to retain control of the House and offering a pessimistic outlook on their future electoral prospects.

Jim Acosta launched his new podcast "The Jim Acosta Show" on Substack after leaving CNN. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Defense Secretary was a point of contention. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)