You just know there had to be some people behind the scenes at CNN who wish they could have quickly pulled the plug on this particular interview:

Calif. Gov. @GavinNewsom: “Let me just be candid with you. I’d be lying to you to say that [Trump] hasn’t been responsive to our needs. He has. And so, as a question, as a sort of an offer of objectivity, I have to acknowledge that publicly." pic.twitter.com/GLWGuACz7a — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) April 1, 2020

Good on the governor for not using the emergency to push a narrative like so many others have:

Kudos to @GavinNewsom for playing this straight and not taking Tappers bait to make this a partisan issue. Bad look for Jake … again https://t.co/RXfS2MjyAS — Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) April 1, 2020

Not that it’s what CNN wanted to hear.

You can see the disappointment on Tapper's face. https://t.co/hRe2kXEux3 — eric (@eriContrarian) April 1, 2020

Not the answer Tapper wanted to hear. https://t.co/NQTMlQXDki — Kris Kinder (@kris_kinder) April 1, 2020

cnn didn't like that answer lol https://t.co/EoAI1EXKVB — VIP (@partners_travel) April 1, 2020

Just ruined Jake's day. — American Roulette ?? (@RoulletteTravis) April 1, 2020

Not what Tapper hoped to get on this interview, yes? https://t.co/qj4xcBxSWI — Denny Lane (@Ramboscion) April 1, 2020

The question was carefully framed to lure a particular answer, and it never came. Sorry, CNN.