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Jake Tapper

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Key facts

Birth name Jacob Paul Tapper[1]
Birth date March 12, 1969[1]
Occupation Journalist[1]
Employer CNN[1]
Role Lead Washington anchor[1]

Jake Tapper is an American journalist and CNN's lead Washington anchor, hosting *The Lead with Jake Tapper* and co-hosting *State of the Union*.

Context

Jake Tapper is an American journalist who serves as CNN's lead Washington anchor, hosts *The Lead with Jake Tapper*, and co-hosts *State of the Union* [1]. He joined CNN in January 2013 [2]. Before CNN, he was ABC News' senior White House correspondent [1]. He is the author of several books, including *The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor* [1].

Documented claims

  • Jake Tapper joined CNN in January 2013. [2]
  • He has hosted The Lead with Jake Tapper since March 2013 and State of the Union since June 2015. [2]
  • He received Emmy Awards in 2023 and 2024. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened to Jake Tapper's daughter?

The sources do not provide information about Jake Tapper's daughter. [1]

What religion is Jake Tapper?

The sources do not specify Jake Tapper's religion. [1]

What did Jake Tapper do that was controversial?

The sources do not mention any controversies involving Jake Tapper. [1]

Where is Jake Tapper's wife from?

The sources do not state where Jake Tapper's wife is from. [1]

Sources

  1. Jake Tapper - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Jake Tapper | Keynote Speaker — leadingauthorities.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People