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White House Attacks CNN Journalist on Social Media, Involves Her Children
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White House Attacks CNN Journalist on Social Media, Involves Her Children

From Dagens Nyheter · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The White House attacked a CNN journalist on social media after she asked a question deemed rude by President Trump.
  • The White House X account shared a clip of Trump confronting the reporter, calling her 'fake news'.
  • The White House account later involved the reporter's children in the criticism, drawing condemnation from colleagues.

The White House engaged in a public attack on a CNN journalist via social media after she posed a question during a press briefing that President Donald Trump described as rude. The confrontation occurred during a press conference on Monday when reporter Kristen Holmes questioned Trump about criticism from Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.

Fake news, you are fake news. You are a false reporter and you are reporting false news.

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump confronted CNN reporter Kristen Holmes during a press briefing.

Ossoff had alleged that Trump prioritized personal activities, such as renovating the White House ballroom and traveling with his assistant, over his presidential duties. Trump dismissed the criticism during the briefing and repeatedly called Holmes 'fake news,' accusing her of reporting false information.

a disgrace to her profession

— White House X accountThe official White House social media account criticized CNN reporter Kristen Holmes.

An official X account associated with the White House amplified Trump's criticism, sharing a video clip of the exchange and labeling Holmes a 'disgrace to her profession.' The situation escalated when the White House account reportedly crossed a political boundary by involving Holmes's children in the criticism.

One day your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question. They will feel disgusted and ashamed to have a parent who is so ruthless and vindictive.

— White House X accountThe White House account involved the reporter's children in its criticism, a move widely condemned.

'One day your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question. They will feel disgusted and ashamed to have a parent who is so ruthless and vindictive,' the White House account posted. This move drew sharp criticism from Holmes's colleagues at CNN. CNN White House correspondent Alayna Treene defended Holmes on X, stating, 'What a horrible thing to say. Kristen Holmes is an incredible reporter, person, and above all, a mother.'

What a horrible thing to say. Kristen Holmes is an incredible reporter, person and above all, a mother.

— Alayna Treene (CNN)A CNN colleague defended Kristen Holmes after the White House attacked her and her family.
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Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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