Anderson Cooper calls out GOP strategist Scott Jennings for defending Donald Trump

Scott Jennings argued that Democrats are running 'an entire presidential campaign' on the idea of 'vote for me to find out what's in it'
PUBLISHED AUG 22, 2024
Anderson Cooper questioned Scott Jennings over his criticism of Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket (Getty Images)
Anderson Cooper questioned Scott Jennings over his criticism of Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket (Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Anderson Cooper silenced GOP strategist Scott Jennings during one of his panel discussions. 

On Wednesday, August 21, the senior journalist hosted a bunch of panelists, including conservative pundit Scott Jennings and liberal pundit Van Jones.

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Scott Jennings is a GOP strategist and critic of Kamala Harris (@scottjenningsky/Instagram)

Scott Jennings shut down by Anderson Cooper 

Scott Jennings criticized Kamala Harris-Tim Walz's ticket for being big on mood and tone but short on policy while Anderson Cooper didn’t intervene.

However, when he tried to make a statement that GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is far more specific and detailed considering policy, Cooper jumped in.

"They want you to vote for a ticket based on absolutely no concrete idea about what they would do once they get in office…. Tonight, you did hear people say: Well, we may not agree with (Walz) on everything, but at least it will be joyful as they tax us into oblivion," argued Jennings.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Anderson Cooper attends CNN Heroes at the American Museum of Natur
Anderson Cooper questioned Scott Jennings' stance on Donald Trump (Getty Images)

He added Democrats are running "an entire presidential campaign" on "the idea of vote for me to find out what's in it.'" 

To which Cooper responded, "Scott, your candidate has done that his entire political career. I mean, Donald Trump does not talk about any policy issue." 

Jennings disagreed, "Sure he does," reports AlterNet.

Cooper then mocked Trump saying, “Yeah, he's going to lower inflation. He's going to eliminate inflation on Day 1. He's going to take away Obamacare on Day 1…. There is no flesh on the bone of anything he's talked about."



 

Internet admires Anderson Cooper for calling out Scott Jennings

Netizens were critical of Scott Jennings' statement defending Donald Trump. A few took to social media to slam the former president.

One user commented on X, "Yes! andersoncooper please do more of this 💯"

"You are witnessing Scott Jennings not accepting reality and the straight jacket is nearby," another wrote.

A person argued, "He’s not a conservative. Jennings is a right wing nut." 

"Trump is running on threats and chaos.That's his political  platform. And the poorly educated. Are buying it!" one felt.

Another said, "Scott Jennings is an abomination. He should be shunned, not featured on CNN."

One opined, "Scott Jennings hints at uncertainty about the future and concerns about candidates' policies."



 



 



 



 



 



 

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