Veteran media propagandist Jake Tapper is reportedly fuming over a new CNN policy.
The network updated the rules on February 4th in what appears to be a direct response to Tapper’s on-air promotion of his own book.
“The Lead” host had reportedly been hawking his eighth book, which he co-wrote, titled “President Joe Biden’s decline and his disastrous decision to seek reelection.”
His recurrent plugs irked coworkers behind the scenes who had complained that Tapper was turning the network into a “rolling infomercial,” according to a report by Breaker.
The network responded and reportedly put an end to Tapper’s self-promoting shenanigans.
CNN’s Jake Tapper clashes with his boss after network curbs book promos: report CNN anchor Jake Tapper is said to be fuming over a new company policy that sharply restricts how on-air talent can promote their own books. pic.twitter.com/UIKafgND3C
— NahBabyNah (@NahBabyNahNah) February 18, 2026
“We should not mix news and advertising, even when what is being advertised is work by a leading CNN journalist,” the revised policy reportedly states.
CNN anchors will be allowed to acknowledge the publication of a book on its release date, but that is where it ends, according to the new rules.
CNN anchors will also be barred from using the network’s online tools and platforms for book-related promotions without the approval from CNN PR, according to the New York Post.
Tapper is reportedly “very, very unhappy” with the new order and has sought support from co-workers.
Lest we forget, Tapper ran cover for Biden’s obvious decline before he decided to “come clean” and report on it for money.
Megyn Kelly grilled the CNN host over his deceptive reporting in May in one of the best take-downs ever:
On the @MegynKellyShow, @megynkelly refuses to let CNN’s Jake Tapper off for appearing to run cover for President Biden’s health problems in the past. pic.twitter.com/0dgdm9w6Sg
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) May 20, 2025
He really really did not want to answer that question.
Said he apologized through gritted teeth.
What a liar he is.
Spent all that time writing a book about the truth instead of TELLING PEOPLE WHO WATCH HIM EVERY NIGHT THE TRUTH!!!!!
— Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) May 21, 2025
Exactly.
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