Donald Trump once again sparked controversy after making personal remarks about a journalist during a White House press conference. This time, the target was CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, whom he accused of having “hatred in her eyes” and of “never smiling.”
The incident occurred during a session with reporters as Trump was responding to questions about recent policies of his administration. In the middle of his answers, the president broke from the more formal tone of the press conference to criticize the reporter’s demeanor, also calling her a “corrupt reporter,” according to recordings of the event.
The remarks quickly drew attention across American and international media, being interpreted as another chapter in the tense relationship between Trump and parts of the press. On previous occasions, the president had made similar comments about the same journalist, including observations about her facial expressions while asking questions at the White House.
The case also reignited criticism from commentators and television hosts in the United States, who point to a pattern of personal attacks against journalists, especially women, during the president’s public interactions with the media.
Trump attacking Kaitlan Collins: CNN’s a very corrupt organization, with a corrupt reporter standing right there, never smiles. Young, beautiful woman, never smiles. I never see a smile on her face. I see her standing with such hatred in her eyes. pic.twitter.com/mF2dKWKC48
— Acyn (@Acyn) June 3, 2026
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