

Jake Tapper
Jake Tapper is host of CNN's The Lead.
Jake Tapper is host of CNN's The Lead.
Fact-checking journalism is the heart of PolitiFact. Our core principles are independence, transparency, fairness, thorough reporting and clear writing. The reason we publish is to give citizens the information they need to govern themselves in a democracy.
In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts.