Trump mocks CNN's Kaitlan Collins at WHCD
President Donald Trump targeted CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on July 24, 2026.
Trump questioned Collins' award for covering his Oval Office confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling it 'fake'.
Trump told Collins she 'never smiles' and asked her to smile, referencing her appearance and on-camera demeanor.
Trump made a joke comparing Collins to transgender actor Dylan Mulvaney, referencing the 2023 Bud Light partnership with Mulvaney.
Critics on social media called Trump 'petty, humorless, vicious' and accused him of bullying.
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