Jake Tapper

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Jake Tapper has established himself as one of the most respected voices in modern political journalism. His career is marked by record-breaking viewership numbers and critical acclaim for his rigorous interviewing style. Winning multiple Emmy Awards and the prestigious Tex McCrary Award highlights his dedication to truth and accountability. His ability to moderate high-stakes debates that shape national conversations further cements his legacy as a key player in American media.

AwardsJake Tapper has won numerous awards for his journalism, including multiple Emmy Awards. Notably, he won Emmys in 2023 and 2024 for his work at CNN. He also received the Tex McCrary Award for Excellence in Journalism from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, recognizing his book The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor and his reporting on veterans. His contributions to the coverage of President Obama's inauguration earned an Emmy for Outstanding Live Coverage of a Current News Story.

Honours & Distinctions

Tex McCrary Award for Excellence in Journalism

Congressional Medal of Honor Society·2013

Recognized for his book The Outpost and reporting on veterans.

Emmy Award

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences·2024

Awarded for outstanding live coverage of a current news story.

Emmy Award

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences·2023

Awarded for outstanding live coverage of a current news story.

Records & Feats

Most-Watched CNN Debate

Viewership Record·2015

Moderated the September 16, 2015 Republican primary debate, drawing over 23 million viewers.

Highest Viewership for Presidential Debate Moderation

Viewership Record·2024

Co-moderated the June 27, 2024 debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, watched by more than 51 million viewers.