Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power Roasts CNN Over Coverage of Jake Tapper’s Book on Biden’s Decline

Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power has stirred up a storm on social media after taking aim at CNN’s handling of the coverage surrounding Jake Tapper’s new book, Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, And His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. The book, co-authored by Tapper and Axios journalist Alex Thompson, suggests that there’s been a cover-up regarding President Joe Biden’s health issues and his mental decline, sparking significant debate both within the media world and across the political spectrum.

Power, known for her sharp commentary and no-holds-barred approach to current events, didn’t hold back in criticizing CNN’s coverage of the book. She accused the network of double standards, pointing out that while Tapper’s book has drawn attention for its bold claims about Biden’s health, CNN’s coverage seems less critical than it should be for a major book release with such serious allegations.

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“CNN’s response to Jake Tapper’s book is laughable,” Power wrote on social media, calling out the network’s attempt to portray the book as a neutral exploration of the President’s health. “Instead of holding Tapper to account for capitalizing on the President’s health struggles, CNN’s team is barely touching on the controversy surrounding the timing of this release,” she added.

Power’s comments came after the book’s release, which raised eyebrows given its focus on the alleged cover-up within the Biden administration regarding his health issues. Critics of Tapper’s book, including comedian Jon Stewart, have accused Tapper of profiting off Biden’s health struggles, with some suggesting that Tapper’s decision to release the book at such a sensitive time was opportunistic.

Power’s roasting of CNN didn’t stop at just Tapper’s book. She also questioned the network’s broader editorial direction, calling attention to the inconsistency in how they approach certain political figures. “We all know CNN’s track record with conservative guests and politicians,” Power remarked, “but when it comes to their own, suddenly the critical edge seems to disappear. Talk about bias!”

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A Growing Debate

Gabriella Power’s comments only added fuel to the ongoing debate about the media’s role in covering political figures and their health. Tapper’s book has already stirred significant discussion, particularly regarding the ethical implications of releasing a book on such sensitive topics—especially given Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis, which added another layer of controversy to the already polarizing book.

CNN’s perceived lack of critical coverage surrounding Tapper’s book, combined with its long-standing reputation for hosting both liberal and conservative commentators, has only intensified the scrutiny on how the network chooses to navigate such politically charged topics.

As the conversation around Tapper’s book continues to evolve, both CNN and its competitors like Sky News will likely face more questions about their editorial choices and how they address sensitive political issues. Power’s remarks underscore the increasingly blurred lines between news coverage and political narratives in the current media landscape. For now, it seems that both Tapper’s book and the reactions to it are far from being over.