Charlamagne tha God grills Anderson Cooper on why news networks never say this about Donald Trump

Charlamagne tha God had a powerful moment during his appearance on CNN’s AC360, where he really challenged the network’s coverage of Donald Trump and highlighted the double standards regarding Kamala Harris. His comments left host Anderson Cooper a bit taken aback.

As Cooper discussed how Trump reveals his true self daily, Charlamagne interrupted, stating, “which is a fascist.” He pointed out that whenever someone questions Kamala Harris’s Blackness, CNN holds extensive discussions about it. He wondered why there isn’t similar dialogue around whether Trump is a fascist. “How come that is not the topic of discussion on networks like CNN every day?” he asked, pushing back hard against the status quo.

Charlamagne’s boldness left Cooper momentarily speechless, leading him to shift the topic to Trump’s upcoming appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. He asked Charlamagne if he thought Harris should also go on the show. Charlamagne didn’t hesitate, saying, “I think she should keep calling Donald Trump a fascist.” He emphasized the importance of scrutinizing Trump’s rhetoric, especially since he has talked about putting people in camps.

Cooper tried to steer the conversation back to Harris and Rogan, but Charlamagne wasn’t having it. “Now, you brought it back to Kamala and Joe Rogan, Anderson, who gives a damn?” This quip made Cooper chuckle, but he still tried to defend CNN, claiming the network has addressed Trump’s fascist actions. Charlamagne challenged him, arguing, “I feel like I heard more on this network about ‘Is Kamala Harris Black?’ than I do about Donald Trump being a fascist.”

Even as Cooper attempted to clarify CNN’s stance and distance the network from extreme views about Harris, Charlamagne was unconvinced. “That’s bullshit, Anderson,” he shot back, asserting that media outlets, including CNN, need to more fully confront Trump’s actions as a “threat to democracy.”

Charlamagne is known for his candid and often blunt commentary, and this particular exchange on CNN was both refreshing and entertaining. Watching Cooper try and fail to engage Charlamagne in standard CNN rhetoric was a highlight, showcasing Charlamagne’s no-nonsense attitude. It’s rare to see a celebrity take on CNN in such a direct way.

While Charlamagne is a comedian, his remarks during this appearance were serious. He pointed out a critical issue: CNN often focuses more on Trump’s gaffes than on his troubling political behavior. Meanwhile, discussions about Harris’s race get significant airtime. It’s uncommon to see anyone openly label Trump as fascist on live television, and those who do often face backlash from his supporters.

The term “fascist” carries a lot of weight, and it’s important to use it with caution. However, if there’s substantial evidence to support such claims, particularly against someone running for president, it’s vital to have those conversations. Charlamagne’s willingness to confront these issues head-on is a refreshing change in the media landscape.