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CNN's Jake Tapper Loses Steelers-Eagles Bet, Dons Steelers Mask
The CNN newscaster lost his bet with Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.
PITTSBURGH, PA — CNN newscaster Jake Tapper took to Twitter on Sunday after losing a bet with Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman on the outcome of the Steelers-Eagles game.
Tapper, a Philadelphia native, donned a Steelers mask and congratulated Fetterman and Steelers fans after the Steelers 39-28 victory over their cross-state rivals.
Ok; I lost a bet to PA Lt Gov @JohnFetterman. Congrats to him and all @steelers fans — pic.twitter.com/CqolFEjtyN
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 11, 2020
Fetterman then complimented Tapper for being "a man of his word."
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Please let one of America’s *finest* journalists know how distinguished he looks in He’s true man of his word. Now, who’s ready for a Sheetz run?? https://t.co/eeEGTjElM1
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) October 11, 2020
Tapper made the bet with Fetterman last week after posting a tweet of himself wearing an Eagles mask.
The Steelers victory came on the heels of rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool's four touchdown performance.
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