‘I’m Fine!’: CNN’s Jake Tapper Awkwardly Caught On Hot Mic Amid Trump-Putin Summit

CNN host Jake Tapper on Friday appeared irritated whereas caught on a sizzling mic in the course of the community’s particular, dwell protection of President Donald Trump’s assembly with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

After a industrial break, the community minimize away from Tapper — who started the hour, as he usually hosts “The Lead” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST — earlier than his colleague, Anderson Cooper, tried to toss it again to him in Anchorage.

“I’m high-quality, simply give me my present again,” mentioned a seemingly agitated Tapper after seconds of silence following the transition.

“Your present’s again!” replied Cooper, who briefly cracked a smile.

“Alright, right here we go…” began Tapper, who introduced in Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) for a dwell interview.

Minutes later, Schiff knowledgeable Tapper that he “misplaced” him because the host started to ask about how Ukraine components into the talks.

“We’re having actual comms issues right this moment, I’m sorry about that. If anyone can hear me, let’s go throw it again to New York,” mentioned Tapper, who started to talk seconds later solely to be minimize off by Cooper — who acknowledged the obvious technical points.

Cooper would later toss it again to Tapper following the sooner hiccups.