Book Claims Kamala Harris Cursed Anderson Cooper After Biden Debate Interview

A new book titled "Original Sin," co-authored by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson, reveals that former Vice President Kamala Harris called CNN anchor Anderson Cooper a "motherf-----" to her colleagues following a contentious interview about then-President Joe Biden's poor debate performance against Donald Trump. The incident reportedly occurred after Cooper pressed Harris on criticisms from Democrats who described Biden's debate as a "disaster" and a "trainwreck," particularly for failing to effectively counter Trump's falsehoods. Harris expressed frustration with Cooper, saying, "This motherf----- doesn’t treat me like the damn vice president of the United States," adding, "I thought we were better than that." During the interview, Harris emphasized substance over style and defended Biden's overall performance over the past three and a half years rather than focusing on the debate alone. Cooper challenged her by pointing out the contrast between Biden's debate performance four years ago and the recent one, but Harris dismissed the criticism, refusing to focus solely on the debate moment. The exchange and Harris's reaction reflect tensions around Biden's debate showing and the media scrutiny surrounding it.