State of the Union with Jake Tapper
Sanders: Border Situation ‘Not the Kind of Crisis That Requires Demonization of Desperate People’
Sen. Bernie Sanders told CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper” on Sunday that what’s happening on the U.S. border with Mexico “is a serious problem,” but “not the kind of crisis that...
Sen. Kamala Harris Promises Executive Action on Gun Control by 100th Day in Office
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) told CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper” on Sunday that on her 100th day in office when she’s elected president, if the Congress fails to send her a...
Sen. Ted Cruz: ‘You Can Already Seeing the Democrats Pivoting Away,’ Calling for ‘Other Investigations’
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), speaking to CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper” on Sunday before Attorney General William Barr released his summary of the Mueller report, warned that the report’s...
Julian Castro: If We Compensate People Because We Take Their Property, Why Wouldn’t You Compensate People Who Were Property?
Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, who is also running for president, told CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper” on Sunday that he supports reparations for the descendants of slaves, because...
Mayor Buttigieg: The Word Socialist Has Lost Its Power
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who announced his candidacy for president, told CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper” on Sunday that the word socialism has lost its power, especially...
Sen. Chris Murphy: ‘Global Warming Is an Existential Threat to the Planet’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said despite claims to the contrary, his green new deal resolution, which calls for meeting 100 percent of the power demand in the U.S. through clean, renewable and zero emission...
Colin Powell: George H.W. Bush ‘Had More Experience in Foreign Affairs Than Any President in History’
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under former President George H.W. Bush, told CNN’s “State of the Union With Jake Tapper” that Bush had...
Jake Tapper Presses Abrams on Her Gun-Grabbing Legislation
On his State of the Union show on CNN, Jake Tapper presses Georgia Dem guv candidate Stacey Abrams on legislation she introduced as a member of the Georgia state legislature that would have forced owners...
Ben Sasse: ‘You Don’t Bring a Bone Saw to an Accidental Fistfight’
Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) told CNN’s “State of the Union With Jake Tapper” on Sunday that he doesn’t believe the Saudis’ version of what happened slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Sen. Mazie Hirono Defends Harassing GOP Officials: ‘When You Look at White Supremacists,’ This Is What’s Coming Forth
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) told CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper” on Sunday that liberal activists harassing GOP officials in restaurants is justified, “because when you look at white...
Former Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick: Medicare for All ‘a Terrific Idea’
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick told CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper” on Sunday that he thinks Medicare for all is “a terrific idea” of how to get universal care to everyone....
Paul Ryan on Reports of Racist Incidents Post-Election: ‘People Who Espouse Those Views, They’re Not Republicans’
House Speaker Paul Ryan told CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper” on Sunday that those behind the racist incidents that have been reported in the wake of President-elect Donald...
Kaine: ‘My Position Is the Same – I Support the Hyde Amendment’
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine told CNN’s “State of the Union with Jake Tapper” on Sunday that he still supports the Hyde amendment, which bans federal funding for abortion,...
Dallas Police Chief: 'I Am a Person of Faith. I Am a Christian'
Dallas Police Chief David Brown told CNN's "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" that he is "a person of faith" and a Christian, who enjoys serving people." Read Full Story
Corker: We Can Still Get a Bill 'That Protects 2nd Amendment Rights' and Keeps Guns Out of Terrorist Hands
Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, told CNN's "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" that Congress can still pass a bill that "protects 2nd Amendment...
Marsha Blackburn: Trump's Answer on David Duke and the KKK Not Acceptable
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) told CNN's "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" on Sunday that GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's response on whether he would disavow support...
Kasich: 'Name-Calling Is Not How We Should Be Picking a President'
GOP presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich told CNN's "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" on Sunday that "name-calling" should not be part of the presidential race.
Donald Trump: My Muslim Friends Are ‘So Happy I Did This’
In an interview with CNN’s “State of the Union With Jake Tapper” on Sunday, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump said he has “many friends that are Muslims” who are happy...