“Dispute,” Jake Tapper said, with a twist of his head, the derision he delivered obvious to viewers.
Tapper was hosting his CNN show “The Lead” and reading Fox News‘ statement following the network’s settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. Tapper’s mockery was on display as much as it was heard in his delivery of the prepared words. “We are pleased to have reached a settlement of our dispute…,” and he repeated the word with a chuckle, “…with Dominion Voting Systems. We acknowledge the Court’s rulings finding certain claims about Dominion to be false.” His theatrics continued.
“‘This settlement reflects’…I’m sorry, this is going to be difficult to say with a straight face. ‘This settlement reflects Fox’s continued commitment to the highest journalistic standards. We are hopeful that our dec–’”
Then, the professional host lapsed into…
