It seems like there’s a modern-day gladiator match happening in the world of political media, and folks, it ain’t pretty. Just the other day, conservative commentator Megan Kelly decided to challenge Jake Tapper on his cozy relationship with President Biden, and let’s just say it was a verbal smackdown that had more tension than a family dinner during the holidays. Kelly was throwing punches at Tapper for writing a book about Biden’s cognitive decline when he had, as she pointed out, spent years doing what many folks felt was “running cover” for the guy. That’s like trying to sell sunscreen while simultaneously pushing someone into the ocean—talk about mixed signals!

Now, believe it or not, folks, Tapper didn’t take too kindly to being taken to task. Megan stood her ground, calling him out for not being a proper watchdog during Biden’s presidency. Can you imagine? It’s like watching the guy in the top hat at a carnival pretend the magician’s assistant wasn’t disappearing right before your eyes. You almost expect Tapper to break out with a “But we need some balance!” As if giving Biden a free pass for the last four years was just a “part of the job.”

Imagine the look on Tapper’s face during that interview, like a deer caught in headlights—or maybe more like a cat that just knocked over a vase and is desperately trying to act like it wasn’t them. Megan insisted that Tapper should have pressed Biden’s mental acuity much earlier, but he refused to budge, leaving viewers wondering if there’s an unwritten rule in media that states “Avoid mentioning declining mental faculties unless you’re trying to sell a book.”

The irony here is thick. Carter didn’t write a best-seller to reflect on how he played patty-cake with political figures while they stumbled. Now, we have Tapper, who seemingly let Biden’s quips and gaffes slide for years, only to decide it’s time to jump on the cognitive decline bandwagon when it’s profitable. It’s like bringing popcorn to a film that’s been running for years just because you just now decided to watch it. Sure, it’s nice to catch up, but how do you explain to the audience that you were absent all this time?

Let’s call it what it is. It appears Tapper transformed into an “expert” overnight, somehow forgetting all those times he chin-wagged about issues while the guy was standing right in front of him. Maybe he should’ve consulted some conspiracy theories; I mean, they’ve been covering this stuff before most people had time to pour their morning coffee! But here’s the twist: instead of taking accountability, he’s trying to slide into a “my sources made me do it” narrative. If that’s the defense, we ought to start questioning a whole lot of journalists out there.

At the end of the day, as these media gladiators tussle for ratings and relevance, it’s the viewers stuck in the middle, watching the circus unfold. There’s something hilariously tragic about the whole scene, right? You have a whole audience looking for clarity in a world where even simple truths seem to have taken a detour. Maybe we should all just grab some popcorn and watch the next round; after all, sometimes humor is the best way to digest the absurdities that keep popping up in the political ring. As for Tapper’s book? Let’s hope it’s a worthy read, or at least has some good footnotes for laughs!