Trump ‘Is Obsessed’ With Anderson Cooper as CNN Star Has ‘Everything He’s Always Craved’ — After President Drops ‘Homophobic Slur’ On Anchor In Crazy Rant
Donald Trump seems to have a personal grudge against Anderson Cooper, and it’s more than just politics.
Trump often lashes out at Cooper, especially when CNN criticizes him or questions his actions. Most recently, Trump was furious about CNN’s coverage of U.S. airstrikes on Iran.
He claimed the attacks completely destroyed the targets, but CNN, with Cooper involved, reported that the main Iranian nuclear site wasn’t directly hit. That didn’t sit well with Trump.
On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump fired off angry posts calling CNN “fake news” and mocking Cooper by calling him “Allison,” possibly as a jab at his sexuality. He also insulted other media figures and networks, accusing them of trying to downplay the military operation just to make him look bad.
But according to people close to Trump, this anger toward Cooper may come from something deeper. Some insiders say Trump is secretly envious of Cooper. Cooper comes from old money—he’s part of the Vanderbilt family, a symbol of high social class and tradition in America.
Trump, despite his own wealth and fame, has always wanted that kind of elite social acceptance but never fully got it. One source said that Trump always wanted to be part of that world, but they never truly let him in. Now, by mocking Cooper, he’s trying to make himself feel more important.
Meanwhile, Cooper might be going through some major changes himself. His future at CNN seems uncertain. The network is struggling financially, and Cooper’s high salary around \$18 million a year is starting to raise eyebrows.
His nightly show isn’t pulling in strong ratings either, with fewer than 700,000 viewers per night. In comparison, fellow CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins is attracting more viewers at a fraction of Cooper’s pay.
With all this going on, Cooper is reportedly thinking about leaving CNN and starting something new. He’s said to be in talks with major streaming platforms like Amazon, Apple TV+, and Netflix.
The idea is to move away from the grind of daily cable news and toward more creative freedom and control over his work. To prepare for this possible shift, he’s even hired a top agent to help with future deals.
Sources say Cooper doesn’t want to be caught off guard, like Don Lemon was when CNN suddenly fired him in 2023. Instead, he wants to be in control of his own next chapter, doing things on his own terms.
