Jake Tapper Shreds GOP Senator for Elevating RFK Jr.—“This Is About What You Did”

by Egberto Willies

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Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at 5:14:24pm PST

Jake Tapper confronts Sen. Bill Cassidy for empowering RFK Jr. despite science-based warnings about his harm to public health. A powerful moment of real accountability.

Jake Tapper Shreds GOP Senator

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Jake Tapper finally pushes back. In this exchange, he challenges Senator Bill Cassidy’s attempt to dodge accountability for elevating RFK Jr. to a position of public-health authority despite RFK Jr.’s documented attacks on science and vaccines. Tapper presses Cassidy on the real-world dangers tied to that vote and refuses to let him hide behind talking points or Beltway theatrics. The moment shows what responsible journalism looks like when the stakes involve national health, disinformation, and the political protection of bad actors.

Tapper confronts Cassidy about confirming RFK Jr. to a significant health role despite scientific consensus rejecting RFK Jr.’s claims.
Cassidy tries to redirect, calling the criticism “titillation,” but Tapper refuses to let him off the hook.
Tapper cites testimony from RFK Jr.’s own family—including a relative battling cancer—who say his policies endanger Americans.
Cassidy attempts to dodge responsibility by portraying the issue as media-driven drama.
Tapper reframes the conversation: this is not infighting; it’s about public health and senatorial accountability.

The exchange illustrates a rare moment when corporate media lives up to its democratic responsibilities. Jake Tapper challenges power instead of accommodating it, highlighting the danger of elevating figures like RFK Jr. into roles that shape national health policy. It is a reminder that accountability journalism is possible—and urgently needed—when misinformers threaten public well-being.

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