- President Donald Trump has launched a personal attack on CNN's chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins, describing her as "very dumb and unhappy".
- Trump's criticism on Truth Social followed a CNN panel hosted by Collins, during which a reporter noted low energy and empty seats at a recent Trump rally in South Carolina.
- In his online post, Trump attacked CNN's viewing figures and suggested the network should remove its "3rd rate anchors" to regain credibility.
- Addressing previous insults regarding her demeanour, Collins emphasised that journalists should keep public focus on their questions and answers rather than personal spats.
- The tirade forms part of an ongoing pattern of personal insults directed by Trump towards female journalists covering his political activities.
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