Jake Tapper Leaving ABC News For ‘Anchor Role’ On CNN

Jake Tapper, ABC News Chief White House Correspondent, is leaving his post at the broadcast network for an “anchor role’ at CNN, according to an announcement by ABC News. CNN confirmed that they will welcome Tapper to the network for a weekday program.

ABC reporter Jonathan Karl will take Tapper’s position as ABC’s White House correspondent and Martha Raddatz will take on an “expanded role” as Chief Global Affairs Correspondent.

ABC News President Ben Sherwood said, in an internal email to ABC employees, that Tapper will be missed.

Jake is leaving ABC News for an opportunity at CNN. You’ll hear more about his new anchor role from his new network. For years, Jake has set the pace for the White House press corps. A ferocious reporter – and now a best-selling author – he has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and multi-talented journalists on the beat, scoring scoop after scoop. For the last three years his fellow White House correspondents have honored his work with a streak of Merriman Smith Awards for Presidential Coverage under Deadline Pressure.

Read the full release via ABC News

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