During a heated Oval Office press conference, President Donald Trump engaged in a tense and combative exchange with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, accusing her of bias and questioning her credibility in front of a room full of reporters. The confrontation escalated quickly, dominating headlines and further fueling the ongoing battle between Trump and the media, particularly CNN.
The moment unfolded when Collins pressed Trump on whether he trusted Russian President Vladimir Putin. Given the longstanding controversies surrounding Trump’s relationship with Russia, the question was loaded, and Collins was determined to get a direct answer. Initially, Trump responded cautiously, saying, “I think he would like to see something happen.” However, his tone quickly shifted when Collins pushed for clarification.
Interrupting her mid-sentence, Trump turned the exchange into a personal attack. “I know he [Biden] is a friend of yours,” he said, implying that Collins was not an objective journalist but rather someone aligned with his political rival, Joe Biden. The accusation seemed to catch Collins off guard, but she attempted to stay on course, trying once again to steer the conversation back to the original question. Trump, however, was not finished.
“You always ask the same nasty questions,” he continued, waving his hand dismissively. “CNN has no credibility. Everyone knows you guys are fake news. You push lies and misinformation every day.”
Collins, known for her sharp questioning and refusal to back down, immediately fired back. “Mr. President, my job is to ask questions. You haven’t answered mine,”
she said, undeterred by his attack.
Trump, visibly irritated, leaned forward and shot back, “You wouldn’t ask Biden these kinds of questions. You wouldn’t dare. You’re protecting him. You’re part of the problem.”