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Coverage dated February 3, 2026

Donald Trump clashes with another female reporter after Epstein question

Headline from Newsweek

"You are the worst reporter," Donald Trump told CNN's Kaitlan Collins, before adding: "I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile."

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  1. The Daily Dot

    CNN's Kaitlan Collins pushes back after Trump calls her "the worst reporter," scolds her for not smiling (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Trump lashed out at CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins after she pressed him about Epstein survivors and DOJ redactions.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Trump shames Kaitlan Collins for not smiling when interviewing the president (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    "You know why you're not smiling? Because you know you're not telling the truth," the president told the CNN reporter.

  3. Glamour

    Kaitlan Collins Doesn’t Have to Smile for Donald Trump (opens Glamour)

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    Glamour's feed description

    Kaitlan Collins was asking Donald Trump about Jeffrey Epstein survivors when he interrupted and asked her to smile.

  4. Newsweek

    Donald Trump clashes with another female reporter after Epstein question (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    "You are the worst reporter," Donald Trump told CNN's Kaitlan Collins, before adding: "I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile."

  5. The Boston Globe

    Trump scolds CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for ‘not smiling’ (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    President Trump has repeatedly singled out female journalists for attacks and insults.

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