Jake Tapper's new book about the cover-up of Joe Biden's health decline is criticized by CNN's Brian Stelter for not covering the issue enough during Biden's presidency. Stelter is accused of protecting and promoting his colleague instead of scrutinizing the media. The book is set to be released next week.
Key Points
Brian Stelter criticized for promoting Jake Tapper's book on Joe Biden's health decline cover-up
Mark Halperin accuses Stelter of failing to hold the media accountable for the cover-up
Tapper admits to not adequately covering Biden's health concerns during his presidency
Pros
Highlighting potential media bias and cover-up
Opening discussions about accountability in journalism
Cons
Accusations of failure to report on important issues
Allegations of protecting colleagues over journalistic integrity