Jon Stewart went off on CNN last night, criticizing the network for aggressively promoting anchor Jake Tapper’s new book about President Joe Biden’s health. The Daily Show host expressed his frustration at how the news outlet failed to cover Biden’s health during his presidency but is now pushing Tapper’s book for profit.
Stewart sarcastically pointed out the irony of news networks selling books about news that should have been reported to the public for free. He called out CNN for shamelessly promoting Tapper’s book, which includes details about Biden’s cognitive health and embarrassing anecdotes about the former president forgetting names of his aides.
The comedian questioned the ethics of withholding information for commercial gain and mocked CNN’s excessive coverage of Tapper’s book release. He highlighted the awkward timing of the network’s promotional efforts in light of Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis, calling it disrespectful and insensitive. Stewart criticized CNN for prioritizing book sales over reporting important news about the president’s health.
In a series of clips, Stewart humorously highlighted CNN’s continuous promotion of Tapper’s book, even as they discussed Biden’s cancer diagnosis. He jokingly questioned how the network could transition from excitedly promoting the book to reporting on Biden’s health crisis with appropriate seriousness. Stewart’s witty commentary and sharp criticism of CNN’s handling of the situation added a touch of humor to the otherwise serious topic.
