Donald Trump posted a long message on Truth Social on Saturday. In it, he called CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins “stupid and nasty.” He also spelled her name wrong and claimed she asked him about his White House ballroom project.
Collins kept it simple. She replied on Instagram with six words:
“Technically, my question was about Venezuela.”
Her short reply pointed back to the real moment on Friday. That day, Trump was in Washington for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Before he received a peace prize, Collins asked him a question about his threats toward Venezuela.
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She said, “Mr. President, what would you say to people who say that prize might conflict with your pledge to strike Venezuela?” It was a question about foreign policy, not about the ballroom.
The United States and Venezuela are in a tense spot. The Trump administration has attacked suspected drug boats. Trump has warned that Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, must step down. He has also suggested that more action could come.
Trump did not answer Collins’ question on Friday. He talked about ending “eight wars” and saving “millions and millions of lives.” He also called the United States “the hottest country anywhere in the world.” None of that explained the peace prize.
On Saturday, his Truth Social post focused on the ballroom project. The East Wing was torn down in October to make space. Trump said the new space is “under budget and ahead of schedule.” He said it will be “bigger and more beautiful” than first planned.
The project was expected to cost $200 million. Trump now says it will cost $300 million. He says donors are paying for the entire project, including himself. Some lawmakers want answers on the rising cost and the fast timeline.
Trump has attacked several female reporters in recent weeks. He called CBS reporter Nancy Cordes “a stupid person.” He said New York Times reporter Katie Rogers was “ugly inside and out.” He told Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey, “Quiet. Quiet, piggy.”
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