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Trump Clashes with Reporters Over Immigration and Epstein Questions

2/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Washington Post reporter Natalie Allison, telling her she had a "very bad attitude" after she questioned him about divisions over immigration.
This followed a similar exchange with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, who asked about the Epstein files and was met with a demeanor attack.
The White House says the remarks are unrelated to gender and reflect Trump's straightforwardness, noting widespread distrust in the media.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Washington Post reporter Natalie Allison, telling her she had a "very bad attitude" after she questioned him about divisions over immigration.
This followed a similar exchange with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, who asked about the Epstein files and was met with a demeanor attack.
The White House says the remarks are unrelated to gender and reflect Trump's straightforwardness, noting widespread distrust in the media.