Kaitlan Collins Fires Back With Six Words After Trump Calls Her 'Stupid and Nasty'

Kaitlan Collins Responds to Truth Social Rant

CNN's Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins responded succinctly after former President Donald Trump attacked her on Truth Social, calling her "stupid and nasty" and misspelling her name. Collins reposted Trump's message to her Instagram Stories and added a six-word clarification:

'Technically, my question was about Venezuela.'

What Happened

The exchange traces back to Dec. 5, when Collins asked Trump a question as he attended a kickoff event for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, D.C., where he received a first-ever peace prize from the organization. Standing before the ceremony, Collins asked: 'Mr. President, what would you say to people who say that prize might conflict with your pledge to strike Venezuela?' Footage of the interaction was shared by local media.

In a lengthy Truth Social post on Dec. 6, Trump suggested Collins had asked about a White House ballroom renovation — and called her "stupid and nasty," while also misspelling her name. Collins' Instagram reply corrected that framing and redirected attention to foreign-policy concerns involving Venezuela, a topic drawing scrutiny amid reports of U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels and public threats from Trump directed at Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Context And Broader Pattern

Trump's post emphasized the multi-million-dollar White House ballroom renovation announced in July and later reported to cost roughly $300 million, a project that has prompted questions from lawmakers about oversight and historic preservation. In his remarks during the FIFA event, Trump reiterated familiar claims about ending wars and saving lives and defended his economic record.

The post targeting Collins is part of a recent pattern of public attacks by Trump on female journalists. In recent weeks he has criticized other White House correspondents by name, prompting public pushback and discussions about the tone of political discourse and the treatment of reporters.

Why It Matters

Collins' brief but pointed correction underscores how brief exchanges between presidents and reporters can be reframed on social platforms and in political rhetoric. It also highlights ongoing public interest in both the White House renovation and U.S. posture toward Venezuela.