Trump Criticized for Mocking CNN's Anderson Cooper with Female Name
In a series of rallies, former President Donald Trump repeatedly referred to openly gay journalist Anderson Cooper with a woman's name, drawing on stereotypes to appeal to male voters.
- Trump referred to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper as 'Allison Cooper' during recent rallies, targeting Cooper's identity in a bid to appeal to male voters.
- These comments were made on Trump's social media platform and during rallies in Michigan, where he criticized Cooper's town hall with Vice President Kamala Harris.
- Trump's rhetoric plays into stereotypes about gay men, using effeminate tropes as part of his campaign's hypermasculine messaging.
- The former president also participated in a lengthy interview with Joe Rogan, whose podcast is popular among young men, indicating a focus on male voter engagement.
- Both Trump's campaign and Cooper's representatives have declined to comment on the situation.
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