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President Trump Spars with CNN Anchor Kaitlin Collins During Oval Office Press Briefing
In a contentious exchange at the White House, President Donald Trump rebuked CNN correspondent Kaitlin Collins during a meeting in the Oval Office with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. The confrontation occurred as the press was permitted to pose questions, shortly after President Trump affirmed his intention to potentially jail American citizens in El Salvador. This announcement coincided with discussions between Trump and President Bukele regarding a man wrongly deported to El Salvador the previous month, with both leaders indicating no plans for his return. President Bukele stated he would not release Garcia, despite his residence in Maryland with his wife and child. U.S. authorities maintain Garcia is a gang member, an accusation he denies.
President Trump’s Rebuke of CNN Questioning
When Ms. Collins was called upon to address the President, Mr. Trump initiated a sharp retort, stating, “Let’s not begin with CNN because they are simply inaccurate.” He further commented, “Let’s hear the inquiry from this very low-rated anchor at CNN.”
Collins Presses President, Trump Escalates Criticism
Despite the President’s remarks, Ms. Collins persisted with her questioning, probing whether President Trump would adhere to the ruling. In response, the President intensified his derision of her role at the CNN network.
Mr. Trump elaborated, “Why do you repeatedly ask questions like that? It’s the reason viewership is down; you lack credibility.” He had previously suggested, “Why can’t you simply acknowledge the positive aspect of keeping criminals out of our nation? Why is that so difficult for you to say?”
He further asserted, “Well, they are indeed removed, but the purveyors of ‘fake news,’ like CNN here, are reluctant to report on it favorably because they dislike presenting positive figures. In fact, I believe they harbor animosity towards our country.”
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CNN Responds to Presidential Accusations
CNN anchor Dana Bash addressed the President’s statements on her program, stating, “CNN holds no animosity towards our nation; it should be self-evident.”
Collins Defends Journalistic Integrity
In a Vanity Fair feature, Ms. Collins described her position at CNN as embodying a “joyful warrior” spirit. She dismissed President Trump’s pointed criticism of her professional conduct as a “diversionary tactic.”
She further commented on the demands of her profession, stating, “There are no respites. A relaxed Friday is never guaranteed. Whenever you anticipate a lull, it’s invariably the opposite.”