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Donald Trump makes gay joke about Anderson Cooper to scattered laughter at WHCD
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· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The president made a comment about CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, suggesting that Cooper's sexuality is different from his own.
A recent speech by Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner included jokes that targeted the LGBTQ community. The president made a comment about CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, suggesting that Cooper's sexuality is different from his own. The joke was met with scattered laughter from the audience.
It is reported that Trump's speech included several homophobic and transphobic jokes, although details of the other jokes are not provided here. Further information about the event and Trump's comments can be found through local LGBTQ resources and news outlets, which are continuing to cover the story and its impact on the community.
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Category: rights Published: July 27, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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