Nancy Pelosi blasts CNN host Jake Tapper for covering Trump's 'cognitive problems' smear against Harris

On CNN's 'The Lead', Nancy Pelosi snapped at Jake Tapper when he played a clip from Donald Trump's recent Savannah, Georgia rally
Nancy Pelosi rebuked Jake Tapper for bringing up Donald Trump's false claim about Kamala Harris (Getty Images)
Nancy Pelosi rebuked Jake Tapper for bringing up Donald Trump's false claim about Kamala Harris (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Nancy Pelosi snapped at CNN anchor Jake Tapper for covering one of Donald Trump's latest baseless claims about Kamala Harris.

The Speaker Emerita appeared on the Tuesday, September 24, episode of 'The Lead', where Tapper brought up the topic of the media coverage of Joe Biden’s alleged cognitive problems, as per The Daily Beast.



 

Nancy Pelosi doesn't want to talk about the silliness of Donald Trump's remarks

Jake Tapper said, "I’m sure that you hear from progressive voters, Democratic voters who say — as I hear from them on social media —[that] the media made such a big deal out of Joe Biden’s alleged cognitive problems, [and so] why don’t they talk about Donald Trump’s cognitive problems?"

"Well, Donald Trump talked about that just a second ago, and I want to get your reaction," remarked the CNN host before playing a video of Trump attacking Harris at a recent rally in Savannah, Georgia.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives for a rally at Festival Park on June 18, 2024 in Racine, Wisconsin. This is Trump's third visit to Wisconsin, a key swing state in 2024. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Donald Trump claimed Kamala Harris had bigger cognitive problems than Joe Biden at a Savannah, Georgia rally (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

In the clip, the former president was heard saying, "They laugh at us, all over the world they’re laughing at us. And you know what they’re really laughing at? Kamala." 

Trump continued, "They can’t believe that she’s going to be president. They can’t believe. You talk about cognitive problems? She’s got bigger cognitive problems than he [Biden] has, in my opinion."

Pelosi could not control herself as she rebuked Tapper, saying, "Why would you even cover that? This is a person who’s not on the level. He is their nominee for president, he is incompetent."

"Let’s not even talk about the silliness of it all, and the weirdness of it all, and the assault on women that it is. We’re not going to talk issues — incompetent," added the 84-year-old. 

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 21: U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds her weekly press confe
Nancy Pelosi called Donald Trump incompetent on 'The Lead' (Getty Images)

Internet reacts to Nancy Pelosi's response to Jake Tapper bringing up Trump's baseless claim

Netizens quickly shared their thoughts on how Nancy Pelosi reacted to Jake Tapper playing the clip from Donald Trump's Savannah, Georgia rally.

One wrote, "But, Pelosi, Biden was incompetent and you guys kept telling us he was ‘on the level.’ Do you have no shame?" Another said, "Good for Nancy Pelosi not losing her cool with Tapper’s total incompetence. He’s got his own interest at heart, such a disappointment."

"Excellent response @TeamPelosi @SpeakerPelosi," expressed a person. Someone else added, "Uhh.....so Pelosi not only threw Biden under the bus, she ran him over too????!!!!" referring to her alleged involvement in the president's decision to quit the 2024 race. 

One more stated, "Pelosi is incredibly thin-skinned for a career politician," while another person joked, "I guess she would know all about incompetence!" 

An individual noted, "It heartens me that one day we shall all have to give an account of every word we say in this life." 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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