Alex Cooper just dropped a piping hot pot of tea at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. Turns out, your favorite Call Her Daddy host had a little brush with political fame that could’ve made for one wild episode.
ICYMI, Alex’s podcast is sitting pretty at Spotify’s No. 2 spot (cue the applause), and earlier this fall, she snagged the Kamala Harris—yes, Madame Vice President herself—for a pre-election chat. Naturally, some folks asked, “Where’s The Donald? Where’s that matching orange counterpart to balance the vibe?”
Well, in true Call Her Daddy fashion, Alex had one simple condition for Trump’s hypothetical guest spot: “Sure, if he wants to chat about women’s rights—ya know, the stuff that actually matters.” Iconic.
Trump’s Team Zoom Bombs
Fast forward to this week, and Alex casually revealed, “Oh yeah, Trump’s team totally called us up about being on the show. They even had a whole Zoom meeting. But spoiler alert: I didn’t show up to that call.”
Yep, you heard right. The man famous for The Apprentice couldn’t even get the host to tune in for his pitch. Cold, but also so Daddy energy.
Why Kamala Got the Invite
Apparently, Alex isn’t just about hot takes and headline-worthy guests; she’s also competitive AF. “I thought, how do we keep ramping this sh-t up? Kamala Harris? Let’s do it,” she spilled.
And while Kamala brought her signature poise, the focus was no joke: abortion and women’s rights. Alex explained, “It’s about women’s right to their body. Why not have someone on who could actually change the game?” Translation: if you’re gonna make waves, make them count, baby.
Oh, and for the record? Alex said the whole thing was fun. Like, fun fun. Talking about human rights with the VP? A vibe. Dodging Zoom calls from Trump’s team? An even bigger vibe.
So, next time someone questions why Alex Cooper is ruling the podcast charts, just point them to this latest chapter. She’s not just playing the game; she’s rewriting the rules, one Daddy Gang episode at a time.
@nytimes Alex Cooper, the host of “Call Her Daddy,” said her team met with Donald Trump’s campaign about a potential interview ahead of the election. Her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris saw backlash, including from loyal listeners. More from the DealBook Summit at the link in our bio. #AlexCooper #CallHerDaddy #2024Election ♬ original sound – The New York Times
