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Trump Calls CNN's Collins 'Stupid' Over Ballroom Costs

12/9/2025

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Trump Attacks Journalist

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, targeting CNN's Kaitlan Collins after she questioned rising costs of his White House ballroom project.
Trump called Collins 'stupid and nasty' in the post.
He claimed the renovation is under budget and ahead of schedule, despite cost estimates rising from $200 million to about $300 million.
He said the project is funded entirely by private donations, with no taxpayer money involved.

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Trump's Shoe Size Jokes

U.S. President Donald Trump interrupted an important Oval Office meeting to ask about attendees' shoe sizes, joking that size reflects character.
Vice President JD Vance said he wears size 13.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wore size 11.5.
An unnamed politician admitted to wearing size seven, prompting Trump's laughter.
Vance noted these behind-the-scenes moments are unforgettable, contrasting them with the public persona in the media.

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Trump Attacks Journalist

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, targeting CNN's Kaitlan Collins after she questioned rising costs of his White House ballroom project.
Trump called Collins 'stupid and nasty' in the post.
He claimed the renovation is under budget and ahead of schedule, despite cost estimates rising from $200 million to about $300 million.
He said the project is funded entirely by private donations, with no taxpayer money involved.

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