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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott

Did CNN’s Kaitlan Collins just subtly respond to Trump’s endless attacks?

  • CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins appeared to subtly respond to President Trump's repeated insults by displaying a mug reading "America Needs Nasty Women" during a broadcast of her show, The Source.
  • Trump has frequently targeted Collins with personal attacks, calling her "nasty," "crazy," and "unhappy" after being pressed with critical journalistic questions.
  • The phrase "nasty woman" originated during Trump's 2016 presidential debate against Hillary Clinton and has since been reclaimed by feminist activists.
  • Despite ongoing public criticism from Trump, including unprompted attacks in a TIME magazine interview, Collins has consistently maintained a professional approach.
  • Addressing the insults on The Daily Show, Collins explained she refrains from swapping insults to keep public focus on journalistic questions and government accountability.

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