CNN host Jake Tapper criticized the smear campaign waged by Democrats against Wall Street Journal reporters Annie Linskey and Siobhan Hughes following their reporting on President Biden's declining health. Tapper praised their journalism as vital, especially after Biden's poor performance in the first 2024 presidential debate seemed to validate their reporting. Linskey expressed a sense of vindication while reflecting on the challenges of their reporting. Tapper also mentioned including the reporters in his book, acknowledging the difficult stories surrounding Biden's health and administration discussions regarding his fitness for office.
There is a vindication, but it was just really gut-wrenching reporting, and it was a difficult period, but an important one, and I'm glad we did it.
The journalism you did was vital, and the smear campaign by Democrats against you two is disgraceful.
Ten minutes into that debate, I know that my phone was blowing up with some people apologizing for their criticism of us.
Youâre heroic. Don't worry, you're portrayed positively, he assured.
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