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senseandsensibility

(22,971 posts) Sun May 25, 2025, 03:11 PM May 25

Suddenly, Jake Tapper is very credulous [View all]

He asked Mike Johnson this morning if he would be objecting if a Dem President held a closed door meeting with crypto donors. (Good question).

The answer was basically I know nothing and then an immediate pivot to how great trump is that went on and on and on.

Jake was perfectly happy with that answer. He didn't seem to feel that it was evasive in any way, or showed that Johnson was not informed or heaven forbid, "out of it."

It's obvious his credo is R's are to be trusted and taken at face value. They are intrinsically competent and well informed. And it is an honor to have them on his program.

Vomit worthy double standard.

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Suddenly, Jake Tapper is very credulous [View all] senseandsensibility May 25 OP

Did tapper ask if trump lied when he said China would pay for the tariffs? JohnSJ May 25 #1

That would be rude to use the word "lie" senseandsensibility May 25 #2

I got carried away. JohnSJ May 25 #12

I forgive you senseandsensibility May 25 #26

+++ JohnSJ May 25 #27

Watched and it sounded like a good interview, Tapper asked about bill increasing deficit, food stamp and Medicaid cuts, Silent Type May 25 #3

I disagree senseandsensibility May 25 #4

I think anyone who cares would hear the "ridiculous gish gallop and propaganda." Some just don't care and will Silent Type May 25 #5

Yes they do need to tell their audience SocialDemocrat61 May 25 #7

I don't remember Walter Cronkite telling us Vietnam was wrong. He showed the films, though, that depicted it. Silent Type May 25 #8

You have a poor memory SocialDemocrat61 May 25 #13

Similar to Tapper saying, "President donald trump is not forthcoming with health information" 2 days ago. Silent Type May 25 #16

Cronkite always told the truth SocialDemocrat61 May 25 #18

Chronkite told truth, though usually with video, not words. Tapper asked good questions, Johnson lied/obfuscated. Silent Type May 25 #19

Cronkite didn't do pantomime SocialDemocrat61 May 25 #20

You're spot on wolfie001 May 25 #24

Journalists do not allow politicians to lie to their face senseandsensibility May 25 #14

I guess, if you don't think delivering a pointed question is calling GOPers out. I do. Silent Type May 25 #17

Remember for Mikie Big Blue Marble May 25 #9

Yes, senseandsensibility May 25 #15

My Friend Starbeach May 25 #6

Johnson was the one that said "my friend." Take a look. Silent Type May 25 #10

Yes, that's the rule! Never give Democrats the benefit of the doubt, bad motivations assumed. betsuni May 25 #11

Former Jake fan damifino10 May 25 #21

Tapper will tank. And, he deserves it. Joinfortmill May 25 #22

He deserves to lose his reputation as a journalist senseandsensibility May 25 #23

My TAPPER meme: Has TAPPER been informed of this?! UTUSN May 25 #25