"Slip of Tongue, Swipe of Anger": Trump's Latest Attack on a Female Journalist
In a bizarre display of pettiness, former President Donald Trump has publicly attacked CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, labeling her "stupid and nasty" in response to reporting on the planned White House ballroom expansion. The attack was a classic case of a politician trying to silence their critics by lashing out at them personally.
Trump's criticism centered on coverage that reported the project's estimated cost had risen from $200 million to over $300 million, following changes in design scope and the decision to replace the lead architect. Collins had pressed Trump on foreign policy during a recent press conference, prompting his ire.
However, it appears Trump took a detour into Venezuela territory with his attack on Collins, as referenced in her Instagram response, which showed him saying "Technically, my question was about Venezuela." Regardless of the intent behind it, this kind of aggressive behavior from a former President is concerning and undermines the media's ability to scrutinize the government without fear.
Trump's pattern of targeting female journalists, particularly when asked questions about administration priorities or spending, has become all too familiar. This latest incident highlights his ongoing disdain for fact-based reporting and his willingness to use intimidation tactics to silence his critics.
The White House has yet to issue updated figures on the project's cost, but it is clear that Trump's criticism of Collins was not about the merits of her reporting, but rather about silencing her altogether. As journalists continue to hold those in power accountable, it's essential they are able to do so without fear of personal attacks and intimidation.
In this instance, Collins' swift response on Instagram showed she would not be swayed by Trump's tantrum, choosing instead to reference the actual topic of his criticism - Venezuela.
In a bizarre display of pettiness, former President Donald Trump has publicly attacked CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, labeling her "stupid and nasty" in response to reporting on the planned White House ballroom expansion. The attack was a classic case of a politician trying to silence their critics by lashing out at them personally.
Trump's criticism centered on coverage that reported the project's estimated cost had risen from $200 million to over $300 million, following changes in design scope and the decision to replace the lead architect. Collins had pressed Trump on foreign policy during a recent press conference, prompting his ire.
However, it appears Trump took a detour into Venezuela territory with his attack on Collins, as referenced in her Instagram response, which showed him saying "Technically, my question was about Venezuela." Regardless of the intent behind it, this kind of aggressive behavior from a former President is concerning and undermines the media's ability to scrutinize the government without fear.
Trump's pattern of targeting female journalists, particularly when asked questions about administration priorities or spending, has become all too familiar. This latest incident highlights his ongoing disdain for fact-based reporting and his willingness to use intimidation tactics to silence his critics.
The White House has yet to issue updated figures on the project's cost, but it is clear that Trump's criticism of Collins was not about the merits of her reporting, but rather about silencing her altogether. As journalists continue to hold those in power accountable, it's essential they are able to do so without fear of personal attacks and intimidation.
In this instance, Collins' swift response on Instagram showed she would not be swayed by Trump's tantrum, choosing instead to reference the actual topic of his criticism - Venezuela.
this is getting outta hand, you'd think a former president would have better things to do than attack some reporter online... Kaitlan Collins sounds like a total pro for keeping it together and calling him out 
. It's like he thinks if we focus on something else, everyone will forget what he's really doing wrong. Newsflash: it won't work! 
- she totally shut him down and showed that she's not afraid of him 
. Journalists need to keep speaking truth to power like that, even when it gets tough 
He thinks attacking Kaitlan Collins will shut her down? Not gonna happen 
! The numbers are out: 71% of Americans think journalists should be able to criticize politicians without fear of retribution 
. And let's talk about the Venezuela detour - did he really expect us to believe that was a valid topic change? 
The real cost here is Trump's credibility taking another hit 
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- 3.4M likes and counting! 
That takes courage, especially from someone who's been in the hot seat as much as she has. The White House needs to get its act together - 82% of Americans think journalists play a vital role in holding the government accountable 
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Down by 15% since this whole debacle went down! 
Guess some people just don't want to be exposed for their tantrums anymore 
trump is at it again with his pettiness & aggression towards female journalists like kaitlan collins. like, come on man! 
anyway, props to collins for not taking the bait & showing him up by referencing venezuela in her instagram response 
. Collins was totally justified in calling him out, especially since he took a detour into Venezuela territory - what's next, will he try to distract from his own failures? 
. The media needs to keep holding him accountable, and we need to support them in doing so 
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. Anyways, kudos to Collins for firing back and calling him out on his tantrum 
. Like, I get that he's trying to deflect from the cost of that White House project but honestly who does he think he is? 
. I don't think it's right that journalists are being intimidated into not asking tough questions, especially when it comes to important issues like foreign policy 
. Collins' response on Instagram was pretty cool tho 
, showing him who's boss. Maybe the media needs to keep calling out guys like Trump for his behavior