CNN anchor and chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins discussed her reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments made during and after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where she received an award. Collins emphasized the importance of putting the focus back on her work rather than personal reactions.
In a preview clip of an upcoming interview with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, Collins said, “I don’t want it to be about my reaction. If it becomes about that, then it’s a back-and-forth between us. I think it’s more effective to remind people about the question I asked or the reporting I did that he was upset about. The fact that I received an award for it clearly bothered him.”
Newsweek reached out to the White House via email on Monday night for a comment regarding the incidents at the event.
Key Points from the Correspondents’ Dinner
During the dinner, Trump singled out Collins, remarking that she “never smiles” while he was speaking. This incident highlights Trump’s ongoing criticism of Collins, who often faces his disapproval due to her White House coverage and press briefing questions.
The president labeled the award Collins received as “fake,” yet said he congratulated her. Following this public comment, he continued with another remark on Truth Social, sharing an AI-generated image. This image, manipulated from a Bud Light ad featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, had Collins’ face replacing Mulvaney’s. It was one of several AI-generated posts Trump shared, maintaining his focus on the CNN journalist after her comments at the dinner.
This exchange is part of a broader pattern of President Trump’s public confrontations with female journalists. Collins has been a frequent target of his criticism, being called the “worst reporter,” along with others like ABC News’ Mary Bruce, Bloomberg’s Catherine Lucey, and CBS News’ Nancy Cordes, who have also faced personal rebukes after questioning Trump.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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