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Trump's Heated Clash with CNN's Collins Sparks Outrage

2/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Kaitlan Collins, a Cable News Network (CNN) journalist, during a February 3 press interaction, calling her "the worst reporter" and commenting on her demeanor.
Kaitlan Collins states the question about sexual assault survivors was serious, and smiling would have been inappropriate given the topic.
She says Trump's long history of disparaging female reporters adds context to the incident.
The exchange has sparked significant public interest.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Kaitlan Collins, a Cable News Network (CNN) journalist, during a February 3 press interaction, calling her "the worst reporter" and commenting on her demeanor.
Kaitlan Collins states the question about sexual assault survivors was serious, and smiling would have been inappropriate given the topic.
She says Trump's long history of disparaging female reporters adds context to the incident.
The exchange has sparked significant public interest.