Former President Donald Trump has unleashed a scathing attack on CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, labeling her "stupid and nasty" after she reported on the escalating costs of the planned White House ballroom expansion.
Trump's weekend post on his social media platform, Truth Social, criticized Collins' coverage of the project, which he claimed was inaccurate. The former President also took aim at the CNN anchor for asking questions about administration priorities during a recent press conference, despite Trump claiming to have been misquoted by her.
Collins responded swiftly, sharing a screenshot of Trump's message on Instagram with a caption that highlighted the difference in his initial question and the criticism aimed at her reporting. The remark referenced her questioning on foreign policy, particularly regarding Venezuela.
The White House has faced scrutiny over the project's growing cost, which has doubled since planning began. Critics have raised questions about the lack of transparency from the administration regarding the renovation's details. Despite this, Trump chose to target Collins directly, misspelling her first name in his attack.
This incident is not an isolated one, as it follows a pattern of Trump publicly targeting journalists, especially female ones, who ask tough questions about administration priorities and spending. The CNN anchor has been a frequent critic of the former President's policies, making her a target for his ire.
The White House ballroom expansion has become a focal point for controversy, with many questioning the value and justification of the project's escalating costs. As the administration continues to grapple with its own priorities and spending, it seems unlikely that Collins' reporting will be the last scrutiny Trump faces over this issue.
Trump's weekend post on his social media platform, Truth Social, criticized Collins' coverage of the project, which he claimed was inaccurate. The former President also took aim at the CNN anchor for asking questions about administration priorities during a recent press conference, despite Trump claiming to have been misquoted by her.
Collins responded swiftly, sharing a screenshot of Trump's message on Instagram with a caption that highlighted the difference in his initial question and the criticism aimed at her reporting. The remark referenced her questioning on foreign policy, particularly regarding Venezuela.
The White House has faced scrutiny over the project's growing cost, which has doubled since planning began. Critics have raised questions about the lack of transparency from the administration regarding the renovation's details. Despite this, Trump chose to target Collins directly, misspelling her first name in his attack.
This incident is not an isolated one, as it follows a pattern of Trump publicly targeting journalists, especially female ones, who ask tough questions about administration priorities and spending. The CNN anchor has been a frequent critic of the former President's policies, making her a target for his ire.
The White House ballroom expansion has become a focal point for controversy, with many questioning the value and justification of the project's escalating costs. As the administration continues to grapple with its own priorities and spending, it seems unlikely that Collins' reporting will be the last scrutiny Trump faces over this issue.
that totally reminds me of a similar one my grandma used to wear. Anyway, I was thinking about how they're renovating that White House ballroom and it's like, what's the point? I mean, it's not like we haven't got enough money problems already. And can you believe Trump is attacking CNN again? Like, can't he just own up to his mistakes for once? 
By the way, have you seen that new TV show with the detective who solves mysteries in Paris? I've been meaning to check it out...
I'm so done with Trump already!!! 
He thinks he can just bully anyone who dares to question him? Newsflash, dude: you're a public figure and people have every right to scrutinize you! 
Collins is a total pro for standing up to him like that. 
And btw, what's with the fact-checking fail on Truth Social? 
Misspelling Kaitlan's name is just so extra. 
The White House needs to get its act together and be more transparent about this project. Enough with the secrets and red tape! 
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. You're already notorious for being all about himself, and now you're taking it out on some poor CNN anchor? Give me a break! 
. Collins is doing her job, and if you can't handle some tough questions, then maybe you shouldn't be in the White House 
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. Bring it on! 
it's so sad when powerful people like him can't handle a little bit of criticism or tough questions from journalists 
Collins was asking those questions because she cares about the American people and wants to know how their tax dollars are being spent 
Trump's just trying to distract from the real issue - the ballooning cost of that White House ballroom expansion 
. I'm not surprised collins responded though, she knows how to handle herself 
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Collins is right to keep asking tough questions, and I think she has every right to call out Trump when he's being dishonest or hurtful.
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like, grow up trump or get out of the game! and btw misspelling her name? classic move 
. Newsflash Donnie: we've seen worse insults from your Twitter fingers 
. And honestly, who hasn't had their name misspelled by the King of Tweeting himself? 
. The real question is, did he even fact-check that tweet or was it just a random rant from his Truth Social bunker 
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. I mean, misspelling her name and calling her "stupid" is just low 
. He needs to take responsibility for his own words and actions, instead of trying to silence critics by name 
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I mean, imagine if politicians and public figures engaged in respectful discourse instead of trying to silence or belittle their critics – that's the kind of leadership we should be getting 
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. He's always been good at deflecting criticism but not so much at dealing with facts. I think what really gets under his skin is when smart women like Kaitlan Collins call him out on his mistakes – it shows he can't hide behind his ego anymore 
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. It's just another example of why people have lost trust in his administration 
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