CNN Defends Debate Moderators After Cultists Attack

“Jake Tapper and Dana Bash 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. 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.” – From CNN after Trump spox Karoline Leavitt [photo] had her interview cut short when she refused to stop attacking Tapper.

NEW: CNN issues a statement defending @jaketapper and @DanaBashCNN ahead of Thursday’s debate:

“Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are well respected veteran journalists who have covered politics for more than five decades combined …

— Dominick Mastrangelo (@DomMastrangelo1) June 24, 2024

With three days to go, the excuse-making and whining is off the charts. pic.twitter.com/317pDfj3dZ

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) June 24, 2024