CNN reporter Caitlan Collins was on the receiving end of a tirade from President Donald Trump on Tuesday, when she asked him about the Epstein file. The conversation between Collins and Trump from inside the White House has gone viral.
President Donald Trump blasts CNN’s Caitlan Collins for asking questions about Epstein files. (X/@YoAdrienne1968, X/@FreshBossTips)The president can be heard saying “You’re so bad. You’re the worst reporter. No wonder CNN has no ratings! She’s a young woman. I’ve known you for ten years. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.”
Collins can be heard asking Trump what he would say to the survivors, while POTUS begins his tirade. Earlier, Trump suggested moving on from the Epstein files even as the nation went through the final round of documents released by the Justice Department on Thursday.
Reaction to Trump’s commentsWhile some of the MAGA faithful stood by Trump’s comments, many others rushed to Collins’ defense. “President Trump has destroyed Caitlan Collins for constantly badmouthing him in the Oval Office. All Collins interrupts. He should be banned from the Oval,” said MAGA activist Nick Sortor.
Meanwhile, many praised Collins. “When Trump feels threatened by women, he unleashes his ugliness, and Caitlan Collins was the target today. He’s one of the most talented reporters out there, and he’s not afraid to ask Trump the toughest questions. You know Trump is off target when he goes after him,” one person said.
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Also Read | Who is Katie Rogers? Trump calls NYT White House correspondent ‘ugly’ after Catherine Lucy ‘piggy’ commentAnother added, “Why is Trump always mean to female reporters? Disgusting with Kaitlan Collins. Are they going to make reporters laugh before asking questions now or are they going to be banned?”
Another said, “Thank you Kaitlan Collins for taking on Trump’s nonsense and refusing to move on from Epstein. Don’t stop now!”.
This is not the first time that Trump has spoken to a female journalist. He snapped at Bloomberg News reporter Kathryn Lucy, saying ‘quiet piggy’ when she asked about the Epstein file. He called female journalists ‘ugly both inside and out’ and also attacked Collins when asked about the proposed ballroom. Trump then called him ‘stupid and nasty’.
