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Tapper Slams Trump's Alarming Rhetoric Amid Political Violence

11/21/2025

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CNN's Jake Tapper criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for behavior he called alarming.
Tapper cited Trump's violent rhetoric, including labeling Democrats as traitors and calling actions punishable by death.
The tirade followed the Epstein Files release and a contentious meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Tapper stated that hostility toward reporters over questions about Khashoggi's murder is irresponsible amid the climate of increasing political violence.

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CNN's Jake Tapper criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for behavior he called alarming.
Tapper cited Trump's violent rhetoric, including labeling Democrats as traitors and calling actions punishable by death.
The tirade followed the Epstein Files release and a contentious meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Tapper stated that hostility toward reporters over questions about Khashoggi's murder is irresponsible amid the climate of increasing political violence.