CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Responds to Trump’s Insults Post-Award

CNN anchor and chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins addressed the remarks made by President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Collins, who received an award at the event, commented on her reaction to the president’s insults, emphasizing, “It’s really not about me.”

In a preview clip from her interview with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, scheduled to air Monday night, Collins stated, “I don’t want it to be about my reaction. If you allow it to become about that, then it turns into a back and forth between us. Instead, it’s more effective to remind people of the question I asked or the reporting I did that provoked his reaction. The fact that I got an award for it clearly bothered him. In those moments, it’s crucial to focus on the work, the question, and the answers we didn’t get.”

Newsweek contacted the White House via email on Monday night seeking comments.

Details from the Correspondents’ Dinner

During his remarks at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump mentioned Collins, noting that she “never smiles” when he speaks to the audience. This comment is the latest in Trump’s ongoing criticism of Collins, stemming from her coverage and persistent questioning during press briefings. President Trump also labeled Collins’ award as “fake” while simultaneously expressing congratulations.

Trump continued his critique by posting on Truth Social, sharing an AI-generated image that digitally altered a Bud Light ad. The image replaced transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s face with Collins’. This was among various AI-generated posts by Trump, underscoring his ongoing attention to Collins following her speech at the dinner.

Broader Context of Trump’s Interactions with Female Journalists

This episode is part of a broader pattern where Trump has had public encounters with female journalists. Collins, labeled by Trump as the “worst reporter,” regularly faces his criticism. Other female journalists, such as Mary Bruce from ABC News, Catherine Lucey from Bloomberg, and Nancy Cordes from CBS News, have encountered similar personal critiques after posing challenging questions to the president on various topics.

As this story develops, further details and updates will be provided.