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Trump Slams CNN Anchor, Misquotes Renovation Exchange

12/7/2025

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In 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump called CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins 'stupid' and 'nasty' on Truth Social.
He misrepresented a Kennedy Center exchange by saying Collins questioned him about ballroom renovation costs.
Collins clarified that her question concerned Venezuela.
The renovation cost estimate rose from $200 million to $300 million.
During the Kennedy Center event, Trump avoided answering Collins's FIFA peace prize question and reiterated peacemaking efforts.

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In 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump called CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins 'stupid' and 'nasty' on Truth Social.
He misrepresented a Kennedy Center exchange by saying Collins questioned him about ballroom renovation costs.
Collins clarified that her question concerned Venezuela.
The renovation cost estimate rose from $200 million to $300 million.
During the Kennedy Center event, Trump avoided answering Collins's FIFA peace prize question and reiterated peacemaking efforts.