“I know he’s a friend of yours,” Trump quipped before slamming CNN’s credibility: “That’s why nobody watches CNN anymore.”
The clash didn’t stop there—Collins later attempted to ask about tariffs and inflation but was cut off by Trump: “Excuse me. We haven’t asked you to speak yet.”
Supporters praised Trump’s directness, while critics argued his attacks undermined press freedom. The exchange reignited debates over media bias, presidential rhetoric, and the role of journalists in holding leaders accountable.
