White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide

The White House launched a sharp attack on CNN reporter Kristen Holmes, accusing her of disrespect and "fake news" after she questioned President Donald Trump about his executive assistant, Natalie Harp. The confrontation occurred during an event meant to honor a teenage lifeguard.

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

The White House's "Rapid Response" team posted a video of Trump's interaction with Holmes, calling her question "disgusting and inhumane." Trump himself berated Holmes, labeling her "very disrespectful" and "fake news." CNN defended Holmes, stating the attacks were "beneath the office."

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

The controversy arose when Holmes asked Trump to respond to comments by Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, who had accused the president of prioritizing personal matters, like traveling with Harp, over his duties. Trump dismissed Ossoff and defended his White House construction projects but did not directly address the aide.

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We stand firmly behind Kristen and reject these attacks in the strongest possible terms.

The White House's Rapid Response account further criticized Holmes, calling her question a "cheap shot" and the reporters involved "scumbags." Natalie Harp, a former TV personality, is frequently seen with Trump and has been described as intensely loyal, reportedly writing him "adoring letters."

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POTUS hosts a hero lifeguard in the Oval Office and she uses it as an opportunity to take a cheap shot about one of President Trump’s staffers.