Anderson Cooper says there was a steep learning curve in figuring out how to cover a candidate like Trump

• Cooper discussed the challenges of covering a Trump in an interview with the NYT.
• He said there was a "steep learning curve in figuring out how to deal with a candidate who is completely willing to lie."
• Cooper also defended CNN's town hall with Trump, calling him a "front-runner" in the Republican presidential primary.

As we head into the 2024 election, journalists are once again talking about how to cover former President Donald Trump — one of the most controversial figures on the campaign trail.