UMVA has learned that a stunning verbal attack was launched by the U.S. President against a prominent journalist, leaving many to question the motives behind the scathing remarks.
The President's latest rant was unleashed on Wednesday, during a press conference following the signing of a new executive order, where he targeted CNN's chief White House correspondent, despite her not asking a question.
The President's tirade began with a broadside against officials from previous administrations and individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, before suddenly fixating on the journalist, Kaitlan Collins, and her employer, CNN.
"They're crooked as hell," the President said of Collins' employer, claiming that CNN is a "very corrupt organization" with a "corrupt reporter" standing right before him.
The President's comments took a disturbing turn as he focused on Collins' demeanor, saying she "never smiles" and has "hatred in her eyes," sparking widespread criticism for his treatment of the journalist.
Many have defended Collins, saying the President's attack was "completely unwarranted" and misogynistic, with some pointing out that his comments about her physical appearance and demeanor are unbecoming of the office he holds.
In a strongly worded rebuke, a prominent TV host noted that the President's behavior towards Collins is part of a larger pattern of sexism and misogyny, saying that no man has ever been spoken to in such a manner in a professional setting.
A former spokesperson for the President also came to Collins' defense, saying that the journalist is "the best at what she does" and that the President's attacks are a result of her toughness and effectiveness in her role.
This is not the first time the President has targeted Collins, having previously called her "the worst reporter" and criticized her for not smiling enough during a press briefing.
The incident has sparked a wider conversation about the President's treatment of women journalists and the broader implications for a free press, with many calling for greater accountability and respect for those in the media.
