We’d thought President Trump had really stepped in it with his latest denial of the sexual assault claims leveled by E. Jean Carroll; something dumb like “she’s not my type” is not only irrelevant — it’s the perfect soundbite for the mainstream media to keep in the news cycle for a week.

On Monday night, it was Anderson Cooper’s turn to interview Carroll, and even though he put the words right into her mouth, she turned around and left him temporarily speechless.

Trump's accuser just said most people think of rape as "sexy" Wtf — Cameron Cawthorne (@Cam_Cawthorne) June 25, 2019

Anderson Cooper went straight to commercial right after this comment. pic.twitter.com/hkM7KCYw71 — Cameron Cawthorne (@Cam_Cawthorne) June 25, 2019

This woman seems credible https://t.co/00UAXvjFFX — Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 25, 2019

We know Bernie agrees. https://t.co/Vks2SEE7hk — Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 25, 2019

Ok now it’s really just sad. This lady is in need of some kind of help — E. Garland (@MrsG8086) June 25, 2019

I really don't know what to say about this. — Capital Region Pro Wrestling History (@CRNYHistory) June 25, 2019

AC was pretty uncomfortable in this interview. Quite unlike his usual. — KathyO'Scoopie ? (@oscoopie) June 25, 2019

I… I don’t think she’s well. — Alethea (@alimcnabb) June 25, 2019

That's what I was thinking. Why come out now? And she says she still has the clothes she was wearing when it happened but she doesn't want the police to investigate. It just seems like something's off. Things like this make it challenging for real victims to come forward. — sedka angel (@Evan47214740) June 25, 2019

Can we be done with this charade now? — Brady Gray (@Brady_Gray) June 25, 2019

They actually put this woman on not one, but several mainstream news networks. Just when you think you’ve seen it all. Dear God — getinnocuous! (@cooler2394) June 25, 2019

Two or three more accusers like this and he's going to be President for life. — varifrank (@varifrank) June 25, 2019

OMG, I can’t believe I’m actually cringing for AC. What in the wild wild world of sports is going on here. ? — John Knight (@jbknight949) June 25, 2019

Dumpster fire ? ? — Neil Trahan (@NeilTrahan2) June 25, 2019

But she was on the cover of New York magazine! She is definitely telling the truth! Poor @CNN they just can't help themselves. — David Noble (@DRN75) June 25, 2019

She flummoxed Anderson Cooper. He didn’t know what to say to that. What a disgrace this all is. — SloaneRanger (@SloaneRanger_) June 25, 2019

Jaw drop — bsharif (@beasharif) June 25, 2019

What a mess — CaliLiving (@Nixxxess) June 25, 2019

Jesus Christ. ? — Brent Wolgamott (@OneLuckyGay) June 25, 2019

So we’re just giving anyone a platform now…. — Michael “Big Husk” Boes (@OpusBoes) June 25, 2019

I bet they are regretting that. — Zark (@MisterZark) June 25, 2019

Would love to have the audio of Anderson during that commercial break. — jlow (@jlow18) June 25, 2019

That would be something.

I don’t think that clip is going to make Brian’s newsletter guys. — Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) June 25, 2019

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Update:

Here’s the Hill’s takeaway from that interview….oddly doesn’t include part with her saying most people think rape is sexy and getting cut off! Weird! https://t.co/gbl9coRz0r — Brent Scher (@BrentScher) June 25, 2019

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