White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide

The White House publicly attacked CNN reporter Kristen Holmes on Monday after she posed a question regarding President Donald Trump's relationship with an aide. This incident marks the latest in a series of confrontations between the administration and female journalists.

During an event in the Oval Office intended to honor a teenage lifeguard, Holmes asked Trump to comment on remarks made by a Democratic lawmaker about his executive assistant, Natalie Harp. In response, the White House's "Rapid Response" team posted on X, formerly Twitter, directing criticism at Holmes and linking to a video of Trump's reaction. The team's post stated, "Someday, your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question."

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Someday, your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question.

Later in the event, as Holmes attempted to ask a question about North Korea, Trump personally berated her, calling her "very disrespectful" and "fake news." He also instructed her to "be quiet." CNN defended its reporter, stating that the attacks on Holmes were "beneath the office."

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You’re a loud, boisterous person, you’re fake news, be quiet.