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Jake Tapper Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Jake Tapper has been in the spotlight this week as the government shutdown reached a historic 36 days, making it the longest in U.S. history. According to CNN, Tapper led extensive coverage on the crisis, focusing on the FAA’s decision to slash flights by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday due to air traffic controller staffing shortages. He interviewed key figures including the FAA administrator, the head of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, highlighting the political and economic fallout. Tapper also reported on President Trump’s controversial remarks at a White House breakfast, where Trump blamed the shutdown for Republican losses and called for the filibuster to be terminated, a move Tapper described as unprecedented.On social media, Tapper drew attention for his strong reaction to President Trump’s recent outburst aboard Air Force One, where Trump told a female reporter to “Quiet, piggy!” when questioned about Jeffrey Epstein. Tapper called the comment “disgusting and completely unacceptable” in a widely shared post, sparking a wave of online discussion about press treatment and misogyny. His stance was echoed by other media figures and politicians, amplifying the controversy.Tapper also promoted his new book, “Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the 21st Century,” in interviews and public appearances. He’s scheduled to speak at the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan tonight alongside Professor Javed Ali, discussing the book and its themes. This event is part of a broader tour to support the release, which has been well-received by critics and readers alike.There are no unconfirmed reports or rumors about Tapper’s personal life or business ventures in the past 24 hours. His recent activities remain focused on journalism, public speaking, and advocacy for press integrity.Thank you for listening to this episode of Jake Tapper – Biography Flash. If you enjoyed this update, please subscribe so you never miss an episode, and search the term “Biography Flash” for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Jake Tapper. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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