Jake Tapper

The statement 'Shanah Tovah, my friends! By any standard, 5784 has been an incredibly difficult year, and I have no doubt that many of you (may I say all of you?) are eager to close the door on the past year. May you find some relief as you welcome 5785, and may it bring with it the hope of…' is a greeting and well-wishing message for the Jewish New Year. It reflects a tone of empathy and hope, acknowledging the difficulties of the past year and expressing a desire for a better future. However, it does not engage substantively with public issues, policies, or societal debates, and therefore does not constitute public discourse.