YIKES! Pelosi dragged Jake Tapper like never before.
During a recent segment on CNN, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi snapped on host Jake Tapper over his decision to air a clip of former President Trump discussing Vice President Kamala Harris’s cognitive abilities. Tapper noted that progressive voters were calling for the media to scrutinize Trump’s mental fitness as closely as they have scrutinized President Biden’s. He then played a clip where Trump stated, “They’re laughing at us… Kamala has bigger cognitive problems than [Biden] does.”
Pelosi, visibly irritated, questioned why Tapper would even give airtime to Trump’s remarks, branding the former president as “incompetent” and highlighting the absurdity of his claims. She accused Trump of waging an “assault on women” with such comments, while also lamenting his administration’s handling of the economy and the COVID-19 pandemic.
In defense of his decision to show the clip, Tapper explained that it was important to consider the views of the Republican presidential nominee. This exchange underscores the ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party, especially as both Biden and Harris prepare for the upcoming election cycle.
Pelosi’s reaction reflects a broader Democratic strategy to distance themselves from Trump’s narratives and focus on what they consider pressing issues, such as job creation and pandemic response. She emphasized that despite the significant financial efforts Congress made to stimulate the economy, Trump’s leadership was characterized by “denial and delay,” leading to unnecessary loss of life and economic hardship.
As the election approaches, these confrontations highlight the critical debates over leadership, competence, and the media’s role in shaping public perception. For Republican voters, this exchange serves as a reminder of the importance of robust discussions around the qualifications and actions of both parties’ candidates.
WATCH:
Jake Tapper asks Pelosi about Trump saying Kamala has bigger cognitive problems than Biden:
"Why would you even cover that? This is a person who's not on the level. He is their nominee for president. He is incompetent." pic.twitter.com/ABu4ZaBS9p
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) September 24, 2024