CNN’s Jake Tapper quickly summed up Donald Trump’s debate performance on Tuesday night with seven words: “Like a 4chan post come to life.”
4chan, an anonymous imageboard website, infamously gained popularity as a forum for peddling conspiracy theories. The website is also known as the birthplace of QAnon— a far-right conspiracy movement that has been supported by some Republicans.
During the network’s post-election broadcast, Tapper added that supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s debate opponent, have to “be pleased with her performance this evening.” Tapper said Harris’ performance “was focused on telling voters that she cares about them, and she has a plan for them.” Tapper also noted that Harris successfully baited Trump into anger, “over and over,” by attacking the size of his rally crowds and his ongoing court cases.
