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Trump Calls CNN Anchor Corrupt Over $14 M Pool Renovation

6/24/2026

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CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins questioned conservative commentator Scott Jennings about President Donald Trump’s $14 million Reflecting Pool renovation, noting algae and peeling “American flag blue” paint.
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings blamed stagnant summer water, said nanobubblers would clear the algae, and admitted he did not know what they are.
U.S. President Donald Trump later called CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins “corrupt” and “the worst reporter” after a June 19 Oval Office press conference.

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CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins questioned conservative commentator Scott Jennings about President Donald Trump’s $14 million Reflecting Pool renovation, noting algae and peeling “American flag blue” paint.
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings blamed stagnant summer water, said nanobubblers would clear the algae, and admitted he did not know what they are.
U.S. President Donald Trump later called CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins “corrupt” and “the worst reporter” after a June 19 Oval Office press conference.