In recent weeks, former President Donald Trump has engaged in multiple contentious exchanges with CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins, highlighting the ongoing tension between the two.
1. Press Conference Confrontation
On February 13, 2025, during an Oval Office press conference, President Trump responded sharply to a question from Collins about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Instead of addressing the query, Trump criticized CNN’s credibility, suggesting that Collins had a close relationship with President Joe Biden. This remark elicited laughter from other reporters present.
2. Discussion on Ukraine
In a subsequent interaction, Collins inquired whether Trump trusted President Putin. Trump retorted by questioning CNN’s credibility, implying that the network’s lack of trustworthiness was evident. This exchange underscored the growing distrust between Trump and media outlets perceived as critical of him.
3. Remarks on American Airlines Crash
Earlier, on January 30, 2025, President Trump addressed a deadly collision between an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. He attributed the crash to the government’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring policies and the mental health of employees, though he provided no evidence for these claims. Collins questioned the timing and validity of his statements, leading to a contentious exchange.
4. CNN Republican Town Hall
In May 2023, Collins moderated a CNN Republican Town Hall featuring Trump. During the event, Trump referred to Collins as a “nasty person” after she pressed him on various topics, including the handling of government documents and the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. This interaction highlighted the ongoing friction between the former president and the journalist.
These incidents reflect the persistent tensions between President Trump and CNN, particularly with correspondent Kaitlan Collins, as they continue to engage in public disputes over various political matters.
