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May 8, 2023

Jake Tapper Challenges Finney and Scholten on Gun Control, Fails to Deliver Strong Performance

Jake Tapper Challenges Finney and Scholten on Gun Control, Fails to Deliver Strong Performance
Emery Taylor
Emery Taylor

In a recent episode of his show, renowned journalist Jake Tapper challenged political strategists Karen Finney and Hillary Scholten on their gun control statements. However, viewers noted that Tapper did not appear to be at the top of his game during the discussion.

Tapper presented a poll indicating that over 80% of Americans strongly support increased gun control measures. Despite these overwhelming numbers in favor of stricter regulations, he failed to effectively counter arguments made by former White House aide Marc Short regarding random mass shootings involving AR-15s or other military-style weapons compared to gang violence and inner-city crime.

Finney and Scholten both have extensive backgrounds working with Democratic politicians: Karen Finney has served as an advisor for various campaigns including Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential bid while Hillary Scholten is a civil rights attorney who previously worked for the Department of Justice under President Barack Obama. The two guests were well-prepared for a robust debate on the issue but were left somewhat unchallenged by Tapper's lackluster performance.

One viewer commented, "Jake usually does such an amazing job pushing back against false narratives from both sides; it was disappointing to see him struggle today."

In response to criticisms about his performance in this particular interview, Tapper expressed hope that his comments would still serve as a valuable resource for educating Americans about Republican misrepresentations surrounding gun control legislation.

"I know I wasn't at my best today," admitted Tapper. "But I hope our conversation can help dispel some myths around guns in America and encourage people to look deeper into this important issue."

Despite falling short during this exchange, many fans continue supporting the award-winning journalist due to his reputation for challenging politicians regardless of their affiliation in search of truth across topics affecting everyday citizens like healthcare reform, climate change initiatives or foreign policy.