CNN anchor Jake Tapper is said to be fuming over a new company policy that sharply restricts how on-air talent can promote their own books. 3 CNN anchor Jake Tapper is reportedly “very, very unhappy” with a new network policy restricting on-air book promotion. CNNOn Feb. 4, CNN updated its standards guide in what Breaker reported was a direct response to Tapper’s on-air promotion. Tapper has since gathered several fellow anchors and is seeking a meeting with Thompson to discuss the new restrictions, the report said. AP3 CNN chief Mark Thompson rolled out the new policy limiting book promotion by on-air talent.

Source: CNN February 19, 2026 00:09 UTC