Dave Rubin on Jake Tapper's "Original Sin" Book and Media Tour

Jake Tapper's "Original Sin" Book

• 🎯 Dave Rubin discusses Jake Tapper's new book, "Original Sin," and the media tour surrounding it.
• ⚠️ Tapper is facing significant criticism, with some calling the book a fraud and others a "money grab."

Accusations of a "Money Grab"

• 💰 Critics on the right suggest Tapper is trying to appeal to the MAGA community for audience engagement.
• 🗣️ Those on the left feel betrayed by the book's criticism of the Biden administration.
• 📺 Tapper appeared on Stephen A. Smith's podcast and was directly asked if the book was a money grab.

Tapper's Defense and Rubin's Analysis

• 💸 Tapper denies the book is for money, stating CNN is his primary income source and books are for legacy, message, or uncovering information.
• 💡 Rubin questions Tapper's approach, suggesting that if the book was for legacy or message, he handled it poorly by potentially damaging his own reputation.
• 🎭 Rubin argues that Tapper's actions seem contradictory, as he claims to uncover things while potentially covering them up.
• 🏆 Rubin notes Tapper's two "Douchebag of the Week" awards from The Rubin Report, highlighting his perceived hypocrisy.