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Jake Tapper is an American journalist, author, and cartoonist. He currently hosts The Lead with Jake Tapper, a weekday afternoon CNN news program, and CNN's Sunday morning public affairs show, State of the Union. He is also CNN's chief Washington correspondent.
Mini Bio
Jake Tapper is an American journalist, author, and cartoonist known for his work at CNN. He anchors the weekday program The Lead with Jake Tapper and co-hosts the Sunday morning public affairs show State of the Union. He has covered major political events and interviewed numerous influential figures.
Early Life
Born Jacob Paul Tapper on March 12, 1969, in New York City, he grew up in Philadelphia. He attended Dartmouth College, graduating in 1991 with a degree in history modified with visual studies.
Career
Tapper's career began with stints at various publications before joining ABC News in 2003. He served as Senior White House Correspondent during the George W. Bush and Obama administrations. In 2013, he joined CNN, where he has become a prominent figure, hosting shows like The Lead and State of the Union. He has also authored several books, including the novel The Outpost and the non-fiction work The Hellfire Club.
Personal Life
Tapper is married to Jennifer Marie Brown, and they have two children.
Awards
Tapper has received multiple Emmy Awards for his reporting and coverage of significant events.
Channel Credits
CNN delivers global news coverage 24/7. With a team of nearly 4,000 journalists worldwide, CNN provides up-to-the-minute reporting and in-depth analysis.
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Family
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jake Tapper's role at CNN?
Jake Tapper is CNN's chief Washington correspondent and hosts The Lead with Jake Tapper and State of the Union.
What shows does Jake Tapper host on CNN?
Jake Tapper hosts The Lead with Jake Tapper and CNN's Sunday morning public affairs show, State of the Union.
What is The Lead with Jake Tapper?
The Lead with Jake Tapper is a weekday afternoon news program on CNN hosted by Jake Tapper.
What is Jake Tapper's position on CNN's YouTube channel?
Jake Tapper appears on CNN's YouTube channel as the host of The Lead with Jake Tapper and State of the Union.
When did CNN's YouTube channel join the platform?
CNN's YouTube channel joined the platform in October 2005.
What are Jake Tapper's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Jake YouTube channels collectively have over 965.9M subscribers, more than 971,443.4M views, and have uploaded over 9.1M videos.
First name
Jake
Last name
Tapper
Birthdate
March 12, 1969
Age 56
Birth location
New York City, NY, US
Location
US
Years active
2005 - present
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