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Donald Trump has continued to demean and insult women reporters, calling them “stupid,” “incapable,” referring to one as “piggy,” and now groaning that CNN’s Kaitlan Collins “never” smiles.
During a press briefing on Tuesday, Collins asked Trump about the Epstein files, referencing the fact that several of his close associates — like Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik and Tesla CEO Elon Musk — are mentioned. Trump brushed it off and noted that he hadn’t read the files. Later, Collins asked about justice for Epstein survivors, which seemed to set the president off.
Trump called Collins the “worst reporter” and claimed that CNN had bad ratings because of her. Collin’s show, The Source, is frequently one of the network’s most-watched news programs.
"You know she's a young woman," Trump said to others in the Oval Office before redirecting his attention to Collins. "I don't think I've ever seen you smile."
He continued, saying that I've known you for 10 years, I don't think I've ever seen a smile on
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