CNN Defends Jake Tapper, Dana Bash Ahead of Debate

CNN is issuing a defense of two of its journalists who will be moderating the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

In a statement Monday, CNN addressed criticism of journalist Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, saying they are “well respected veteran journalists who have covered 🏛️Politics for more than five decades combined.”

“They have extensive experience moderating major political debates, including CNN’s Republican Presidential Primary Debate this cycle,” the statement continued. “There are no two people better equipped to co-moderate a substantial and fact-based discussion and we look forward to the debate on June 27 in Atlanta.”

Earlier on Monday, Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt appeared on “CNN This Morning” and was speaking to host Kasie Hunt about the upcoming the debate, which will be moderated by the network’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. 

However, it took a turn as the press secretary chose to attack the two moderators instead of answer Hunt’s questions.

“It takes about five minutes to Google Jake Tapper, 👤Donald Trump to see that Jake Tapper has consistently compared President Trump to Adolf Hitler,” Leavitt said.