Wed May 21 03:20:00 UTC 2025: **CNN’s Jake Tapper’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Appearance Abruptly Canceled Amid Book Controversy**
NEW YORK – CNN anchor Jake Tapper’s scheduled appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on May 19th has been abruptly canceled, sparking speculation and online debate. The news was first announced by the X (formerly Twitter) account “Call to Activism,” who noted the lack of explanation from ABC, the network airing Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
The cancellation comes as Tapper prepares to release “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” co-authored with Axios’ Alex Thompson. The book, which examines concerns surrounding President Biden’s age and health, has already stirred controversy, with some conservatives accusing Tapper of previously downplaying concerns about Biden’s cognitive state. A clip from 2020 resurfaced showing Tapper dismissing such claims as “conspiracy theory.”
Online reactions to the cancellation have been mixed, ranging from accusations of political maneuvering to expressions of satisfaction over Tapper’s potential predicament. Some social media users speculated that Kimmel pulled the appearance to avoid negative publicity. Others suggested that Tapper’s public relations team may have advised against it, fearing a negative reception. The book is expected to be released sometime this week.
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