Trump refers to CNN’s openly gay anchor Anderson Cooper by a woman’s first name; New York Post, October 28, 2024

Alexandra Steigrad , New York Post; Trump refers to CNN’s openly gay anchor Anderson Cooper by a woman’s first name

"Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to CNN’s openly gay anchor Anderson Cooper by a woman’s name as the Republican presidential nominee looks to appeal to conservative male voters in the final days of the race.

On Friday, on Trump’s social media site Truth Social, the former president called Cooper “Allison Cooper.” Later that day, the former president doubled down on the taunting during a rally in Traverse City, Mich., where he criticized a town hall Cooper hosted with Vice President Kamala Harris.

“If you watched her being interviewed by Allison Cooper the other night, he’s a nice person. You know Allison Cooper? CNN fake news,” Trump said, before taking a beat to add in a mocking voice: “Oh, she said no, his name is Anderson. Oh, no.”"