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'You can't govern': CNN anchor confronts GOP lawmaker ahead of vote on spending bill

Attempts by Rep. Mike Lawler to shift blame on the looming government shutdown on President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats provoked a testy exchange from a CNN host who immediately called out the lawmaker – and his Republican colleagues. He's the sitting president of the United States, nobody has heard a word from Joe Biden or the White House, and …

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1 week, 2 days ago

"MAGA is the Republican Party": Romney admits to Tapper that he's a dinosaur

Salon

While Democratic Party strategists seem stuck in a loop of chasing down the last remaining Never Trump Republicans, some of the GOP's biggest names are willing to admit that the old conservatism is a thing of the past. Sen. Mitt Romney, a choice straight out of central casting for the sort of blue-blood establishment Republican that once defined the party, …

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1 month ago

'You're a man of God': Jake Tapper calls out Mike Johnson for blocking Gaetz sex report

Raw Story

CNN host Jake Tapper called out House Speaker Mike Johnson's Christian faith after the influential Republican lawmaker tried to scuttle a sexual misconduct investigation into attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz. During a Sunday interview on CNN, Tapper noted that Gaetz had faced a House Ethics Committee investigation "over numerous allegations, including one that he had sex with a 17-year-old." "The …

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1 month, 1 week ago

"Are morals still important?": Tapper questions Johnson over Trump Cabinet picks

Salon

Jake Tapper thinks Republicans are trying to have it both ways. The CNN host laid into House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday, asking the Louisiana Republican if the GOP can claim to have any morals if they confirm some of Donald Trump's more controversial Cabinet nominees. RFK Jr. famously said he has “so many skeletons" in his closet and was …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Maggie Haberman says Trump may have finally gone 'too far' — but isn't betting on it

Raw Story

Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz to lead the Justice Department, even as he faces a House Ethics Committee report on allegations he engaged in sex trafficking, illicit drugs, campaign finance offenses, and a number of other misdeeds, could prove too much for Senate Republicans, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman told CNN's Jake Tapper. "These are not uniting …

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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Thumbs up’: Ronald Reagan's son says dad would think democracy is in ‘good shape’

Raw Story

Former President Ronald Reagan’s oldest son downplayed broad concerns about democracy raised by Democrats and other opponents of Donald Trump as the country awaits his return to the White House during an interview with CNN on Monday. “I would think he would think it's in good shape,” Michael Reagan, a Republican strategist and Newsmax columnist, told CNN’s Jake Tapper in …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'So you made it up': J.D. Vance busted by Jake Tapper for lying about John Kelly

Raw Story

CNN host Jake Tapper called out Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance for baselessly claiming that retired Gen. John Kelly coordinated with Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign before calling former President Donald Trump a fascist. "You said the other day, quote, I guarantee John Kelly talked to somebody on Kamala Harris' campaign beforehand, before he did this interview," Tapper noted …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

CNN anchor smacks down GOP leaders' accusations against Harris — with Trump video

Raw Story

CNN anchor Jake Tapper had a blunt response to new sentiments from House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell essentially accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of inviting another assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump by criticizing his obsession with Adolf Hitler's generals. We have both been briefed on the ongoing and persistent threats to former President …

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2 months ago

Watch: Jake Tapper takes parting shot at GOP's Mike Johnson as contentious interview ends

Raw Story

At the conclusion of a combative interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson, CNN's Jake Tapper ended the 15-minute segment with a not-too-subtle potshot at the senior Republican official. The "State of the Union" host was repeatedly rebuffed by Johnson when he asked about Donald Trump's antics, including his speech in Pennsylvania where the Republican nominee for the presidency started off …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Lindsey Graham pressed by CNN over claim Trump would protect reproductive freedom

The Independent

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Lindsey Graham confronted on CNN with video of Trump saying 'I 'don't care what he says'

Raw Story

In the midst of a wide-ranging interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, CNN "State of the Union" host Jake Tapper blindsided the South Carolina Republican with a clip of Donald Trump telling a CBS reporter he doesn't listen to Graham's advice. Brought on to talk about the current presidential campaign pitting Trump against Vice President Kamala Harris, host Tapper first pointed …

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4 months ago

'Any other Republican candidate would be winning': GOP's Sununu unloads on Trump stumbles

Raw Story

Appearing on CNN "State of the Union" with host Jake Tapper, Gov. Nikki Haley's bid for the GOP nomination until she dropped out, after which he switched sides, sat and watched as Tapper ran a clip of the former South Carolina governor attacking Trump for turning his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris into a firehose of personal attacks including …

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5 months, 1 week ago

CNN anchor Jake Tapper blasts RNC for platforming 'blatantly anti-Semitic' speakers

Raw Story

CNN anchor Jake Tapper laid into the founder of the pro-Trump organization Turning Point USA — as well as two Republican lawmakers — during the Republican National Convention on Monday over what he called "blatantly anti-Semitic" remarks they've made in the past. Among them: Kirk's defense of Elon Musk's comment appearing to support an antisemitic comment that Jewish people were …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Not honest': CNN host calls out senator for writing off Biden's 'bad night' debate

Raw Story

A tense exchange unfolded Monday on CNN when a Democratic senator tried to dance around President Joe Biden's debate performance against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump. CNN host Jake Tapper showcased Biden's lowlights and grilled Delaware Sen. Chris Coons in response to two questionable moments when he squared off against the 45th president. "The next day, Joe Biden, our president, …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Whoever wins the Biden-Trump debate, CNN hopes to claim victory

LA Times

CNN is hoping Thursday’s highly anticipated Biden-Trump debate will become a stature-building moment at a time when the cable news stalwart needs a win. “They need to remind viewers of the crucial role they play in this process as being a trusted source of reliable information,” said Jon Klein, a former CNN president who’s now a digital media entrepreneur. “They …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Jake Tapper Drops Blistering S-Bomb About Marjorie Taylor Greene On Live TV

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING CNN’s Jake Tapper cursed on live TV about hypocrisy from far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after the conspiracy theory-peddling lawmaker authored a motion to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib. “The degree to which some folks only pretend to care about antisemitism when they can weaponize it never ceases to amaze,” Tapper said to close Sunday’s episode of “State …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Jake Tapper Interrupts Live Hit From Israel For GOP News And Isn’t Happy

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday interrupted a broadcast from Israel on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to cover the latest development in what he described as the “utter clown car” of the House Republican speaker’s race. “I’m covering life and death issues, serious tragedies, serious momentous occurrences here in Israel,” Tapper said live from Tel Aviv. “And, of course, …

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1 year, 8 months ago

GOPer forced to scramble after being reminded Jim Jordan ignored his Jan. 6 subpoena

Raw Story

Appearing on CNN's "State of the Union' to make his case that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg needs to appear before Republicans and explain why he is investigating Donald Trump, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer painted himself into a corner when he suggested Bragg might be subpoenaed. With Bragg's office firing back at GOP House members who have been …

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1 year, 9 months ago

‘He really said that’: CNN’s Jake Tapper stunned by Trump’s latest attack on Manhattan DA

Raw Story

CNN's Jake Tapper reacted with astonishment at former President Donald Trump's latest attack on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Thursday. Sources saying, however, they are not discussing Donald Trump in the grand jury, which means the decision on whether to charge the former president in the Stormy Daniels hush money case, that decision slides into next week." IN OTHER …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Right wing conspiracists go wild over clip showing CNN helping Biden with ‘cheat sheets’ in interview

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Right-wing conspiracists shared a clip showing CNN anchor Jake Tapper …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Mick Mulvaney feared Mark Meadows was ‘completely incompetent or having a nervous breakdown’ on Jan. 6

Raw Story

Former Trump acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney explained to CNN's Jake Tapper his fear for the mental stability of Mark Meadows as the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was unfolding. "The lawyer for former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson issued a statement stating that Hutchinson stands by all of the testimony she gave to the Jan. 6 …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Exclusive: Trevor Reed recounts his detention in Russia and the prisoner swap that brought him home

CNN

Editor’s Note: You can watch Jake Tapper’s exclusive interview with Trevor Reed in a CNN Special Report: “Finally Home: The Trevor Reed Interview,” on CNN and CNN International on Sunday, May 22, at 8 p.m. CNN — Trevor Reed, in his first television interview since returning to the United States after being imprisoned in Russia, recounted the background and horrifying …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Kevin McCarthy saved Trump from 'political extinction' -- and many Republicans secretly resent him: NYT reporter

Raw Story

Rep. Kevin McCarthy in January 2021 made a pilgrimage to visit former President Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago, despite the fact that just weeks earlier he said he was going to demand Trump's resignation in the wake of the January 6th Capitol riots. Speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper on Thursday, New York Times reporters Alex Burns and Jonathan Martin said McCarthy's …

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2 years, 10 months ago

CNN panel roasts Marjorie Taylor Greene over her instant-classic 'Gazpacho Police' gaffe

Raw Story

On Wednesday's edition of CNN's "The Lead," a panel of commentators had a field day with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accusing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of sending the "Gazpacho Police" to spy on House Republicans. "A few weeks or months ago, Marjorie Taylor Greene said to Steve Bannon that they represent the base of the Republican Party. here's Congresswoman Marjorie …

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'You can't govern': CNN anchor confronts GOP lawmaker ahead of vote on spending bill

"MAGA is the Republican Party": Romney admits to Tapper that he's a dinosaur

'You're a man of God': Jake Tapper calls out Mike Johnson for blocking Gaetz sex report

"Are morals still important?": Tapper questions Johnson over Trump Cabinet picks

Maggie Haberman says Trump may have finally gone 'too far' — but isn't betting on it

‘Thumbs up’: Ronald Reagan's son says dad would think democracy is in ‘good shape’

'So you made it up': J.D. Vance busted by Jake Tapper for lying about John Kelly

CNN anchor smacks down GOP leaders' accusations against Harris — with Trump video

Watch: Jake Tapper takes parting shot at GOP's Mike Johnson as contentious interview ends

Lindsey Graham pressed by CNN over claim Trump would protect reproductive freedom

Lindsey Graham confronted on CNN with video of Trump saying 'I 'don't care what he says'

'Any other Republican candidate would be winning': GOP's Sununu unloads on Trump stumbles

CNN anchor Jake Tapper blasts RNC for platforming 'blatantly anti-Semitic' speakers

'Not honest': CNN host calls out senator for writing off Biden's 'bad night' debate

Whoever wins the Biden-Trump debate, CNN hopes to claim victory

Jake Tapper Drops Blistering S-Bomb About Marjorie Taylor Greene On Live TV

Jake Tapper Interrupts Live Hit From Israel For GOP News And Isn’t Happy

GOPer forced to scramble after being reminded Jim Jordan ignored his Jan. 6 subpoena

‘He really said that’: CNN’s Jake Tapper stunned by Trump’s latest attack on Manhattan DA

Right wing conspiracists go wild over clip showing CNN helping Biden with ‘cheat sheets’ in interview

Mick Mulvaney feared Mark Meadows was ‘completely incompetent or having a nervous breakdown’ on Jan. 6

Exclusive: Trevor Reed recounts his detention in Russia and the prisoner swap that brought him home

Kevin McCarthy saved Trump from 'political extinction' -- and many Republicans secretly resent him: NYT reporter

CNN panel roasts Marjorie Taylor Greene over her instant-classic 'Gazpacho Police' gaffe