White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The White House launched a personal attack on CNN senior correspondent Kristen Holmes via social media after she questioned President Trump about a comment made by Senator Jon Ossoff regarding Trump's relationship with his executive assistant.
- Trump dismissed Holmes during the Oval Office exchange, calling her “fake news” and a “loud boisterous person,” while the White House's rapid response team labeled her a “disgraceful, humiliating embarrassment” and criticized her for asking a “disgusting and inhumane question.”
- CNN defended Holmes, describing her as a respected journalist and condemning the White House's personal attacks as inconsistent with free press principles.
- The White House also insulted Senator Ossoff on social media following his speech, continuing a pattern of aggressive and derogatory remarks from Trump and his team toward journalists and political opponents.
