White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump
The White House issued a series of aggressive social media posts attacking CNN reporter Kristen Holmes after she questioned Donald Trump about comments made by Senator Jon Ossoff. The administration labeled the reporter's question as 'disgusting' and 'inhumane,' drawing criticism from the network.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the press, raising concerns about the boundaries of political discourse and the treatment of journalists.
Trump with members of the press in the Oval Office on Monday. Trump with members of the press in the Oval Office on Monday. Donald Trump White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump CNN says attack ‘beneath the office’ after Kristen Holmes asked president about Jon Ossoff’s comments on key aide
Prefer the Guardian on Google The White House launched a personal attack against a CNN reporter on Monday with a social media post that mentioned her children and accused her of asking a “disgusting and inhumane question”.
A White House post targeted Kristen Holmes, a senior White House correspondent for the network, after she asked Donald Trump to respond to a widely shared comment by Democratic senator Jon Ossoff in a speech on Sunday .
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