Trump lashes out at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins again

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4 Jun 2026 • 7:03 AM MYT
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Trump lashes out at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins again

  • Donald Trump criticized CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, using sexist tropes and attacking her appearance during a press conference.
  • Trump accused Collins of having "hatred in her eyes" and linked her to "fake news" outlets like CNN and The New York Times.
  • The remarks occurred as Trump was responding to a question about his proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
  • A CNN spokesperson defended Collins as an "exceptional journalist," and other journalists rallied in her support.
  • This incident is part of a pattern of Trump's verbal attacks on female journalists, including previous criticisms of Collins and other reporters.

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