Anderson Cooper's Twitter account was apparently hacked, CNN said on Wednesday, and a since-removed tweet from his handle called President Donald Trump a "pathetic loser" following Democrat Doug Jones win in Alabama's Senate election, The Associated Press reported.
CNN tweeted separately early Wednesday that "someone gained access" to Cooper's account and sent the tweet to the president. "We're working with Twitter to secure the account," the cable network said.
Cooper in his own tweet said he woke up to find out "someone gained access" to his account. He said he has "not sent a tweet in days or replied to any tweets."
The apparently rogue tweet came in response to Trump explaining why Republican Roy Moore wasn't able to win the race.
"Oh, really? You endorsed him tool! Pathetic loser," read the tweet.
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