Jake Tapper aired what he called an “exclusive interview” with former President Donald Trump on his show, relying solely on text messages exchanged between the two men. The segment centered on Trump’s proposed ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, nearly two years after the October 7 attacks.
Tapper began by announcing the “breaking news” of his interview, stating Trump had addressed questions about the potential deal via text. The conversation included Trump’s remarks on Hamas returning Israeli hostages but left key issues unresolved. Tapper noted he had sent additional questions via text but had yet to receive responses.
The segment drew skepticism due to its unconventional format, with no direct audio or video evidence of the exchange. Critics questioned the credibility of the text-based approach, which relies entirely on unverified claims.
No further details about Trump’s specific statements were provided in the broadcast.
