On Sept. 8, President Donald Trump used his Truth Social account to attack kaitlan collins, posting that she was “very dumb and unhappy” and criticizing her show’s ratings.
The Truth Social post, quoted by TV Insider and other outlets, said: “Very dumb and unhappy Fake News CNN ‘reporter,’ Kaitlan Collins (really low ratings, also!), had a panel where discussions were all FICTION AND LIES.”
TV Insider reported that Collins had hosted a special “Countdown to Election Night” edition of The Source on Sept. 7, and that the episode included guests who criticized Trump’s support for Republican candidates, a detail that the president did not name when attacking the segment.
CNN defended Collins after the Truth Social post. TV Insider quoted a CNN spokesperson saying, “Kaitlan Collins is an exceptional journalist, reporting every day from the White House and the field with real depth and tenacity.”
The exchange follows a pattern: outlets note Trump has repeatedly targeted kaitlan collins in public posts and speeches, including earlier attacks last year and remarks at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this summer, according to TV Insider and Yahoo News.
Analysts and media observers say the president’s social-media attacks often coincide with times he is promoting campaign events; TV Insider noted Trump concluded the Truth Social post by promoting his appearances at the Republican National Convention.
For readers wanting related context on other recent Trump disputes with broadcasters and his social posts, see coverage of his call for the FCC to rebuke NBC’s Kristen Welker and his recent AI-themed posts.
Links: calls for FCC rebuke and AI map post.
Sources
- TV Insider — published the Truth Social post text, reported CNN’s response and listed guests on Collins’s Sept. 7 show.
- Yahoo News — republished the Truth Social excerpt and noted the president’s promotion of his convention appearances.
