‘That’s harsh’: CNN’s Tapper taken aback by Treasury boss Bessent’s Blue Jays dig after epic World Series Game 7 loss

The Independent

12 hours ago

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CNN host Jake Tapper expressed surprise at Treasury boss Scott Bessent's harsh comments about Ontario Premier Doug Ford following the Toronto Blue Jays' Game 7 World Series loss. Bessent, appearing on CNN, dismissed Ford's actions regarding tariffs as "election interference" and accused the premier of spending $75 million on propaganda to influence U.S. opinion. Tapper interjected to clarify that the material Bessent referenced was former footage of President Trump himself discussing tariffs. Bessent continued his criticism, stating that Ford was "still smarting" from the Blue Jays' defeat, a remark Tapper labeled as "harsh." The exchange occurred in the context of a dispute over an anti-tariff advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan that the Ontario government ran during World Series games. This ad prompted President Trump to end trade talks with Canada and threaten a 10 percent tariff on Canadian goods. Ca... download the app to read more

nadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had previously apologized to Trump for the ad and advised Ford against running it, acknowledging that Trump was offended. However, some Canadian officials, like Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, supported the ad, believing it was beneficial to remind Trump of Republican opposition to tariffs. As of the reporting, Trump had no plans to resume trade talks with Canada.

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