Jake Tapper's hot mic moment steals the show amid Trump-Putin presser: 'Give me my…'

CNN's lead Washington anchor was caught in a hot mic moment just before President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart held a press conference on Friday

Published on: Aug 16, 2025, 05:00:08 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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CNN's lead Washington anchor, Jake Tapper, was caught in a hot mic moment just before President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart held a press conference on Friday. The 56-year-old, seemingly frustrated, yelled ‘give me my show back’ as Anderson Cooper was on air. Tapper was apparently referring to the channel's shake-up earlier this year.

Author Jake Tapper discusses the book "Original Sin" (Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

“Give me my show back,” Tapper could be heard saying ahead of the Trump-Putin presser.

Cooper responded, “Your show is back.”

Social media users posted the clip of the CNN anchors' exchange. “Ooops CNN hot mic catches an angry Jake Tapper!!” one person pointed out on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

"All Jake Tapper wants is his show back, sounded like a baby crying for candy “I am fine just give me my show back,” another one added.

Trump-Putin press conference

After meeting for over two hours, both presidents issued statements. Trump said that he and Putin did not reach an agreement on ‘probably the most significant’ aspect of their meeting, but there was a very good chance of getting there.

"Many points were agreed to. There are just a very few that are left. Some are not that significant. One is probably the most significant, but we have a very good chance of getting there. We didn't get there, but we have a very good chance of getting there," Trump told reporters in Anchorage.

Putin said the pair had hammered out an ‘understanding’ on Ukraine and warned Europe not to ‘torpedo the nascent progress’.

“We expect that Kyiv and European capitals will perceive all this in a constructive manner and will not create any obstacles, will not make attempts to disrupt the emerging progress through provocations and behind-the-scenes intrigues,” he said.

Trump then added that he has several calls to make after the Alaska summit.

“I’m going to start making a few phone calls and tell them what happened,” Trump told reporters.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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