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Watch: Anderson Cooper Goes Off On Pro-Trump Guest In A Way That Has Him Apologizing Afterward
Following a tense exchange between CNN host Anderson Cooper and guest Andy Dean, the former acknowledged and apologized for crossing the line.
Cooper and his panel of guests – including Dean, a former Donald Trump associate and supporter of his presidential bid – discussed Trump’s answer to an unorthodox question during a recent town hall event.
The exchange between the GOP front-runner and an audience member took place Thursday evening in New Hampshire.
“We have a problem in this country,” the man told Trump. “It’s called Muslims.”
He went on to claim Barack Obama is a Muslim and asked Trump what could be done about the rumored terror training camps in America.
Trump laughed as the man finished, going on to offer a blanket answer by assuring that his campaign will “be looking at that and plenty of other things.”
The fact that Trump did not completely disavow the audience member’s assertion that “Muslims” are a problem in the U.S., Cooper told Dean, is appalling.
“He didn’t just deflect it,” Cooper asserted, “he said we’re going to be looking at that – we’re going to be looking at the Muslims in America.”
Dean challenged the interpretation, insisting Trump actually “said we’re going to be looking at that – the potential training camps.”
From there, Cooper began touting his status as a globetrotter, asking his guest how many international trips he has been on.
“We can compare passports in the next segment if you want,” Dean replied.
When Cooper clarified that he wanted to know how much time Dean had spent in nations like Iraq and Afghanistan, the Trump backer replied: “Not much in the Muslim world, Anderson, because I don’t want to get killed.”
Dean then questioned the relevance of Cooper’s questioning, noting that he is making it “seem like Donald Trump hates Muslims.”
The host quickly realized that his tone was inappropriate, going on to apologize to his guest for being rude.
I apologized to a guest on my broadcast tonight because I was rude. I hate rudeness and I am disappointed in myself
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) September 18, 2015
“I’m used to it,” Dean said, “don’t worry. I have three older brothers.”
Cooper nonetheless remained contrite.
“I’m not used to being rude,” he said, “and I should have. I was rude to you.”
Did Cooper’s behavior warrant an apology? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Source: http://www.westernjournalism.com/watch-anderson-cooper-goes-off-on-pro-trump-guest-in-a-way-that-has-him-apologizing-afterward/
