Trump Spokesperson Slams Him To Attacking Kaitlan Collins

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Sarah Matthews, a former spokesperson for President Donald Trump, sharply criticized the president Wednesday over comments he directed at CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins.

Appearing on “CNN NewsNight,” Matthews defended Collins and argued that Trump’s repeated focus on the reporter goes beyond ordinary political criticism.

“Kaitlan Collins is a very, very good reporter. She’s one of the best at what she does,” Matthews said. “I think that’s why you see Trump go after her more aggressively than almost anyone else in that room.”

Matthews also objected to Trump’s remarks about Collins needing to smile while questioning him.

“It’s disgusting to watch him tell a woman that she needs to smile while doing her job,” Matthews said. “I’ve seen Kaitlan smile plenty of times, but when she’s asking tough questions, she shouldn’t be expected to smile while doing it.”

She described the comments as part of a broader pattern of misogynistic attacks directed at Collins and other women.

The criticism came after Trump targeted Collins during an Oval Office question-and-answer session earlier Wednesday.

While responding to a question about the administration’s now-defunct “anti-weaponization” fund, Trump praised the program before launching into an attack on CNN, calling the network “crooked as hell” and “a very corrupt organization.”

He then turned his attention to Collins, saying she never smiles and claiming he could see “hatred in her eyes.”

The exchange is the latest in a long-running feud between Trump and Collins. The president has frequently criticized the reporter’s questioning, CNN’s coverage of his administration, and her demeanor during press briefings.

Trump has also drawn scrutiny in the past for comments that critics viewed as dismissive or demeaning toward women, including remarks about appearance, attitude, and behavior.

Supporters of the president argue that he targets reporters based on their coverage rather than their gender, while critics say his comments toward female journalists often cross a line that he does not apply equally to men.

The latest dispute has reignited debate over how public officials should interact with journalists and whether comments about appearance or demeanor have a place in political discourse.