Jake Tapper Accused Of “Letting It Slide” As Trump Aide Lies About Obama And SNAP

CNN journalist Jake Tapper encountered significant backlash this week following an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, which took an unexpected turn when Bessent evaded inquiries about President Donald Trump’s extravagant Mar-a-Lago party, instead criticizing former President Barack Obama.The segment surfaced amid growing public discontent regarding Trump's decision to host a lavish Gatsby-themed Halloween gathering at his Palm Beach estate while many Americans faced potential hunger due to an impending government shutdown impacting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Funding for SNAP, which aids approximately 42 million individuals, was on the brink of expiration.During the discussion, Tapper pressed Bessent about the appropriateness of such an extravagant event amidst widespread financial strain. Bessent deflected, launching into an attack on Democrats and Obama instead, prompting criticism of Tapper for failing to challenge Bessent’s assertions thoroughly.Despite the outrage, Bessent’s comments and the celebration continued to draw scrutiny, reflecting a broader concern about the disparity between opulence and the plight of struggling Americans.

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