CNN’s Jake Tapper calls Fetterman ‘working class’ — even though he was supported by his rich dad into his 40s
CNN's Jake Tapper called the hoodie-wearing Sen. John Fetterman “working class” on his show, saying that even though the Pennsylvania Democrat grew up wealthy, he “doesn't really have a hard time.” “I know,” said one American politician. Despite his blue-collar image, Mr. Fetterman's privileged roots, including being supported by his wealthy father until his late […]
Jake Tapper rips RFK Jr. after health secretary nomination
CNN's Jake Tapper gave a frank assessment of President-elect Donald Trump's selection of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next Secretary of Health, and when the news broke, he remained expressionless on air. “Well, America, I hope you like measles.” Tapper, a longtime critic of Kennedy, spoke on Thursday's show about President Trump's […]
Jake Tapper stunned after Trump picks Matt Gaetz as AG
CNN anchor Jake Tapper couldn't contain his embarrassment after President-elect Donald Trump announced his shock nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be attorney general. “Welcome to The Lead, I'm Jake Tapper, and let me start the show by saying a few words I've never thought of using together before. Those words are 'U.S. Attorney […]
Jake Tapper cannot hide his shock when he learns just how bad Kamala performed compared to Biden: ‘Holy smokes’
CNN anchor Jake Tapper was surprised to learn that Vice President Kamala Harris did significantly worse than President Joe Biden did four years ago. Around 2 a.m. Wednesday — after Donald Trump had already clinched his path to victory with a win in Pennsylvania — Tapper sought to better understand why Harris lost, speaking to […]
Jake Tapper stunned as Kamala Harris fails to outperform Biden
CNN anchor Jake Tapper's stunned reaction when he was informed early Wednesday morning that Vice President Kamala Harris was unable to outperform President Biden's 2020 performance in a single state. has become a hot topic. Tapper asked CNN's national correspondent John King to provide a chart showing states where Harris won at least 3 percentage […]
‘Wow!’: Jake Tapper Appears Stunned Over 20-Point Independent Voter Shift From Biden To Trump In Swing State
CNN anchor Jake Tapper said during a live broadcast Tuesday that support for former President Donald Trump among independent voters in Georgia has increased by a dramatic 20 points compared to President Joe Biden's 2020 vote total. Early polling data showed that things were changing, and they seemed stunned. On CNN's “American Election Night” coverageTapper […]
CNN’s Jake Tapper shocked by ‘wild’ swing of independents for Trump in Georgia
CNN host Jake Tapper said Tuesday's shocking exit polls showed former President Donald Trump holding a substantial lead over Vice President Kamala Harris among independent voters in Georgia. , I was appalled. CNN political analyst David Charian said that in Georgia, “independent voters — they make up 31% of the electorate” in the battleground state […]
Jake Tapper Admits Trump Could Win If Election Were Tomorrow
CNN's Jake Tapper acknowledged Monday that former President Donald Trump could win if the 2024 presidential election were held tomorrow, based on data from prominent pollster Nate Silver. . Democratic Party is growing increasingly concerned As November approaches, polls and experts are warning that Vice President Kamala Harris is lagging behind key voting groups such […]
Jake Tapper, Wolf Blitzer denied CNN raises, Chris Wallace faces pay cut: report
CNN's Jake Tapper and Wolf Blitzer will be denied raises and Chris Wallace will likely take a pay cut, but reports say rank-and-file journalists at the network are preparing for the 'inevitable' layoffs. The book reported. Mark Thompson — the former BBC and New York Times boss brought in by Warner Bros. Discovery boss David […]
CNN's Tapper, Youngkin spar over Trump's military remarks
CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) had a heated exchange Monday over former President Trump's recent comments about the U.S. military. President Trump appeared on Fox News on Sunday and suggested the National Guard or military should be brought in on Election Day to counter potential disruption from “enemies from within,” […]