Anderson Cooper defends CNN viewers' right to tune out after Trump town hall debacle.

Anderson Cooper defended CNN's decision to host a town hall with Donald Trump, despite criticism from viewers. He acknowledged that many were angry about giving Trump a platform, but argued that he is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination and ignoring him won't make him go away. Cooper also criticized the audience for laughing and applauding Trump's lies and defamation of a woman who accused him of sexual abuse. He urged viewers to get involved and vote, as Trump may be President again in less than two years. The town hall was CNN's highest-rated program in years, with 3.3 million viewers.