politics
White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump
CNN says attack ‘beneath the office’ after Kristen Holmes asked president about Jon Ossoff’s comments on key aide
TL;DR
- The White House posted personal attacks on CNN reporter Kristen Holmes on social media.
- The attacks followed Holmes asking Donald Trump to respond to comments made by Senator Jon Ossoff.
- The White House criticized Holmes's question as "disgusting and inhumane" and mentioned her children.
- CNN defended Holmes, calling her a respected journalist and stating that personal attacks are "beneath the office".
- Trump also directly criticized Holmes during the event, calling her "fake news" and telling her to "be quiet".
- The White House director of communications also insulted Senator Ossoff.
- Trump has a history of attacking women in the press corps who ask tough questions.