Jake Tapper Exposed: From CNN Star to Controversial Author
Jake Tapper, born Jacob Paul Tapper on March 12, 1969, in New York City, is a prominent American journalist known for his incisive political reporting and anchoring roles at CNN. He currently serves as CNN's Chief Washington Correspondent and hosts "The Lead with Jake Tapper" and "State of the Union." Tapper's journalism career spans decades, during which he has received multiple accolades, including Emmy Awards in 2023 and 2024, and three Merriman Smith Memorial Awards for excellence in presidential coverage.
Career Highlights
Tapper's career began in the 1990s, contributing to publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post. He gained prominence at ABC News as a senior White House correspondent before joining CNN in 2013. Notably, he co-moderated the 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, which attracted over 51 million viewers.
Beyond broadcasting, Tapper has authored several books, including "The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor," which debuted at number 10 on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2012.
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Family Life
In 2006, Tapper married Jennifer Marie Brown, a former Planned Parenthood official. The couple resides in Washington, D.C., with their two children, Alice and Jack. Their daughter, Alice, gained attention for authoring a book at age 11 to encourage girls' confidence in school.
Recent Controversy
Tapper recently co-authored "Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again" with Axios reporter Alex Thompson. The book alleges that President Biden's aides concealed his cognitive decline during his final years in office. Critics have accused Tapper of hypocrisy, noting that he previously dismissed concerns about Biden's health. In response, Tapper acknowledged he could have reported more on the issue and expressed humility about past coverage according to The Daily Beast.
Despite the backlash, CNN defended Tapper, stating that he consistently questioned Biden’s health on air and maintained journalistic integrity
