Cooper Apologizes After Heated Sununu Exchange

During a heated discussion on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, host Anderson Cooper called former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu a 'dick' in a debate over Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The exchange stemmed from disagreements over Musk's claims of saving billions through government efficiency measures, which Cooper and other panelists challenged for lack of evidence. Sununu defended Musk, citing examples of alleged governmental waste, such as FEMA funds being misused for luxury hotels for migrants, but Cooper countered that Musk's assertions were unsubstantiated. Despite the outburst, Cooper later apologized to Sununu, who took the comment in stride, noting it was one of the 'nicest things' he's been called. The debate highlights tensions around the transparency and accountability of Musk's role in government efficiency under the Trump administration. Sununu has been a vocal supporter of Trump, despite previously endorsing Nikki Haley.