Key Highlights:
- Donald Trump insulted CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins during a press briefing.
- Collins had asked Trump about Rep. Thomas Massie’s resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic mocked Trump’s remarks and praised Collins for remaining composed.
Donald Trump Attacks Kaitlan Collins During White House Briefing
Donald Trump’s disparaging treatment of female journalists continued during a White House press briefing, when the U.S. president insulted CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins.
Collins was asking Trump about Rep. Thomas Massie’s resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when Trump responded with a personal attack. The President of the United States said, “Massey’s a loser, just like you’re a loser at CNN, just like your ratings are a loser.”
The exchange came as Collins was carrying out her work as a White House correspondent. Trump directed his criticism at both Collins and CNN, linking the insult to the network’s ratings while dismissing Massie as a “loser.”
Desi Lydic Mocks Trump’s Response
The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic, who has previously criticized Trump’s repeated insults toward female journalists, responded to the latest incident during Wednesday night’s show.
Mocking Trump’s phrasing, Lydic said, “Yeah, your ratings are a loser. Your shirt’s a loser. Your hair’s a loser. I’m a loser. Oh god, it’s just hitting me. I just lost so bad,” Lydic said during Wednesday night’s show. “By the way, can we just give props to Kaitlan Collins for not even flinching during that tantrum?”
Why This Matters
The confrontation highlights the continuing tension between Donald Trump and journalists covering the White House, particularly when reporters ask questions about politically consequential issues. In this case, Kaitlan Collins’s question concerned Thomas Massie’s resolution targeting Pete Hegseth, while Trump’s response focused on attacking the reporter and CNN.
Desi Lydic’s reaction also places the exchange within a broader pattern of late-night commentary responding to Trump’s treatment of women in the media. The incident has drawn attention not only to the president’s remarks but also to Collins’s decision to remain composed during the briefing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Donald Trump insult during the press briefing?
Donald Trump insulted Kaitlan Collins, CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent, while also criticizing CNN’s ratings.
What was Kaitlan Collins asking Donald Trump about?
Collins asked Trump about Rep. Thomas Massie’s resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
What did Desi Lydic say about the exchange?
Desi Lydic mocked Trump’s remarks on The Daily Show and praised Kaitlan Collins for not flinching during what Lydic called a “tantrum.”
