Trump tells female reporter to 'shut up' after question on aide

During a White House press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump sharply rebuked CNN reporter Kristen Holmes, repeatedly telling her to "shut up." The confrontation occurred after Holmes questioned Trump about his relationship with his 35-year-old personal assistant, Natalie Harp.

The issue of Harp's role resurfaced following a remark by Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, who suggested Trump prioritized spending time with Harp over presidential duties. Holmes sought Trump's response to Ossoff's comments. Trump dismissed Ossoff, claiming his administration was improving the White House, which he said had been neglected.

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Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. You are very disrespectful to this young person.

Harp, a long-time close aide to Trump, is known for carrying printouts of news articles for him, earning her the nickname "human printer." The situation grew tense when Holmes attempted to ask a follow-up question about South Korea before Trump had finished speaking. Trump then directed his anger at Holmes, saying, "Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. You are very disrespectful to this young person." He was referring to 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai, who had been invited to the White House after being rescued from drowning in California.

When Holmes identified herself as a CNN reporter, Trump retorted, "You are noisy and loud. You are fake news," before again ordering her to be silent. The exchange highlighted the often-fraught relationship between Trump and members of the White House press corps.

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You are noisy and loud. You are fake news.