Jake Tapper, the CNN anchor long criticized for his adversarial stance against Conservatives, is now facing a wave of backlash for his new book detailing President Joe Biden's perceived cognitive decline.
In an ironic twist, Tapper has engaged a PR crisis expert, Risa Heller, to guide the launch of "Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again."
This move comes as a surprise to many, considering Tapper's years of dismissing similar concerns raised consistently by conservative voices.
His criticisms of those wary of Biden’s mental acuity fell flat when he found himself echoing their sentiments in his own work.
Tapper's book claims to discuss moments that showcase Biden's cognitive issues, including an alleged conversation about putting him in a wheelchair and forgetting who Hollywood star George Clooney is during a fundraiser.
Ironically, these issues had already been highlighted by conservative outlets and commentators, including former President Donald Trump, who had previously warned the public about Biden's mental state.
By hiring Heller, who previously represented figures embroiled in scandals, Tapper seems to recognize the uphill battle he faces.
The purchase of the book may also be impacted by the realization that much of its content was already reported.
This is indicative of a larger trend within mainstream media — attempting to rewrite narratives after years of denying realities that conservative critics have long pointed out.
As the landscape shifts, it raises questions about whether journalists like Tapper can genuinely discuss validity or if they will continue to play catch-up with the observations made outside their circles.
With conservatives having raised these concerns long before they received mainstream acknowledgment, the stark contrast in reactions suggests a broader frustration with bias in journalism.
As the 2024 election looms, the implications of this situation extend beyond just Tapper and Biden; they reflect a significant moment in the way media narratives are formed and reformed in an increasingly polarized political climate.
Conservatives have long argued for transparency and accountability in media practices, and moments like this only serve to strengthen their position.
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