Jake Tapper’s CNN Career on the Brink After Biden ‘Cover-Up’ Claims Spark Internal Firestorm and Public Backlash

CNN anchor Jake Tapper is facing mounting criticism and potential consequences following revelations in his explosive new book that the Biden administration allegedly covered up the former president’s cognitive decline. Despite years of defending Joe Biden’s mental fitness on air, Tapper’s sudden about-face has sparked outrage among colleagues and network executives, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Sources close to CNN executives say the network is in crisis mode, struggling to manage the fallout from the claims made in Tapper’s book, Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, co-authored with Axios correspondent Alex Thompson.

CNN’s Credibility in Question

Tapper’s book asserts that Biden’s inner circle actively concealed signs of his mental decline from the public, despite growing concerns about his ability to govern. However, critics argue that Tapper himself was one of the loudest voices downplaying Biden’s struggles for years.

“This is a big blow to CNN’s credibility, and it’s the last thing executives want or need right now,” an insider at the network revealed.

While a CNN spokesperson defended Tapper, stating he has “held those in power to account on both sides of the aisle for decades,” some network veterans believe he has betrayed the trust of his colleagues and audience.

Internal Feud at CNN

Several CNN staff members have reportedly voiced their frustration behind closed doors, accusing Tapper of hypocrisy.

“He gaslit America for years, dismissing concerns about Biden’s health. Now, suddenly, he’s cashing in on the truth? The timing is suspicious,” a longtime CNN employee shared.

Another source questioned Tapper’s ethics, pointing out that he was a moderator for the pivotal 2024 presidential debate. That debate, widely viewed as the moment that sealed Biden’s political fate, raised eyebrows within the network.

“Jake was already working on his book when he moderated that debate. Was he playing both sides just to make a profit?” an insider speculated.

Will Tapper Be Fired?

Network insiders suggest that CNN executives are weighing their options, as the controversy threatens to further erode public trust in the network. Some believe Tapper’s credibility is now too damaged for him to remain a leading anchor, while others argue he could weather the storm.

With CNN already struggling in the ratings, losing a high-profile figure like Tapper could further destabilize the network. However, some believe his departure might be necessary to restore the network’s reputation.

“Tapper made his bed, now he has to lie in it,” a source added. “Executives will have to decide if keeping him is worth the damage he’s done.”

Jaja Agpalo

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