Anderson Cooper Apologizes After On-Air Insult to Chris Sununu

During a heated discussion on CNN, anchor Anderson Cooper called former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu a 'dick' while debating FEMA's spending on housing illegal migrants in luxury hotels. The exchange was sparked by Sununu's defense of Elon Musk's claims about government waste, which Cooper challenged, arguing the lack of evidence for such claims. Cooper's outburst drew immediate backlash on social media, with many viewers criticizing him for unprofessional conduct on live television. Although Cooper later apologized for his remark, the incident highlighted tensions surrounding discussions of government spending and transparency. Musk had previously stated that FEMA's spending was a violation of a Trump executive order, which further fueled the debate among the panelists. This confrontation reflects a broader narrative of increasing polarization in political discussions on major news networks.