The OKeefe Media Group has unveiled a revealing undercover video featuring CNN's stage manager, Pablo Parada, who candidly discusses the network's awareness of President Joe Biden's cognitive decline during the 2024 presidential election.
Parada asserts that "everybody" at CNN, including anchor Jake Tapper, was aware of Biden's mental deterioration. "Even Tapper wrote a book about it," Parada remarked, highlighting the widespread acknowledgment within the network.
According to Gateway Pundit, Parada shared insights into Tapper's private reactions to CNN's editorial decisions, especially those concerning coverage of President Donald Trump. Parada noted Tapper's frustration with the network's focus on Trump-related stories, quoting him as saying, "why do we need to cover it?" and "More things are important, you know?"
This sentiment underscores a broader critique of media priorities, suggesting a preference for more diverse and substantive reporting.
Parada further elaborated on the limited control anchors have over news content, explaining that decisions are largely influenced by producers and executives. "You know that the news are not managed by them," he stated, pointing to the involvement of higher-ups, including the company's CEO, in determining daily coverage. This revelation sheds light on the intricate dynamics behind the scenes at CNN, where anchors like Tapper may not always align with the network's editorial direction.
In addition to discussing editorial choices, Parada touched on Tapper's personal interests, noting his preference for conversations outside the realm of politics. "When we talk, we just talk about everything but news," Parada said, mentioning Tapper's enthusiasm for discussing his book.
This was humorously highlighted in a Jon Stewart segment that mocked Tapper for his frequent book promotions. Parada recounted Tapper's reaction, stating, "He was like, Im not going to show them to them because of that Stewart, Jon Stewart segment, making fun of me."
Beyond these insights, Parada also hinted at potential changes within CNN's corporate structure, suggesting that the network might be up for sale. He described this as "more like a strategic thing that they want to do," noting the network's history of shifting ownership from Turner to AT&T, and now under Warner Brothers, Discovery.
This potential sale could signal a new chapter for CNN, as it navigates the evolving media landscape.
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