In a fiery press conference at the Oval Office on Thursday,
President Donald Trump delivered a blistering critique aimed squarely at CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, accusing her of bias and questioning her credibility. The confrontation, which quickly dominated headlines, saw Trump lash out at Collins and her network with unfiltered, harsh language.
The incident unfolded during a press briefing where Trump was fielding questions on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. While addressing a question from another reporter about whether he believed President Putin genuinely desired peace, Kaitlan Collins interrupted with her own query: “Do you trust President Putin?” This interjection set off a rapid-fire exchange that would soon escalate into a full-blown media showdown.
Trump’s response to the question about Putin was measured at first. “I believe that—yeah, I believe that he would like to see something happen. I think he would like to see something happen. I think it could have happened a long time ago,” he remarked, seemingly deflecting the inquiry. However, the tone shifted dramatically when he turned his attention to Collins. With pointed emphasis, Trump accused her of having close ties with his political rival, former President Joe Biden. “I know he [Biden] is a friend of yours,” Trump said, his voice rising as he continued his tirade.
Trump didn’t stop there. In a scathing dismissal of CNN, he declared, “That’s why nobody watches CNN anymore. Because they have no credibility.” His comments implied that the network, and by extension its reporters like Collins, are nothing more than partisan mouthpieces for Biden. The president’s attack resonated with his supporters, who have long criticized mainstream media outlets for perceived bias and misinformation.
