Kaitlan Collins Responds to Trump's Jabs at WHCD Event
WHO:
TMZ - Kaitlan Collins, CNN Chief White House Correspondent
US Magazine - President Donald Trump, 80 years old
WHAT:
US Magazine - Trump stated during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, “I want to personally congratulate CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on receiving her award. It was all about me. It’s a fake — she shouldn’t get the award, it was a fake.”
Deadline - Trump mentioned Dylan Mulvaney's name "four times" during his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The Daily Beast - Alyssa Farah Griffin remarked, “He didn’t really seem to have any goal...I’m not sure why he was there to be honest,” regarding Trump's performance.
The Daily Beast - Maya Wiley described Trump's speech as "unfunny, mean, all of the above," emphasizing that the dinner should symbolize the power of the First Amendment.
The Daily Beast - Congressman Tom Suozzi characterized Trump's remarks as "mean-spirited; it wasn’t funny," while Republican Congressman Mike Lawler noted, "I definitely think the president could have brought a little more levity to it than he did."
Deadline - Trump’s speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was described as "vicious" and lasted for an hour.
The Daily Beast - Alyssa Farah Griffin stated, "He didn’t really seem to have any goal...I’m not sure why he was there to be honest," regarding Trump's performance.
The Daily Beast - Maya Wiley criticized Trump's speech as "unfunny, mean, all of the above," emphasizing that the dinner should symbolize the power of the First Amendment.
The Daily Beast - A bipartisan CNN panel criticized Trump's speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with Alyssa Farah Griffin stating, "He bombed, but the most offensive thing about it was that it wasn’t funny."
The Daily Beast - Congressman Tom Suozzi described Trump's remarks as "mean-spirited; it wasn’t funny," while Republican Congressman Mike Lawler noted, "I definitely think the president could have brought a little more levity to it than he did."
Deadline - Trump mentioned Dylan Mulvaney's name "four times" during his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
US Magazine - Collins shared a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt on social media, which read, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” in response to Trump's remarks.
US Magazine - Dylan Mulvaney shared an inspirational quote attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt via her Instagram Stories, similar to Collins' response, after Trump's comments.
Deadline - Trump mentioned Dylan Mulvaney's name "four times" during his speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner.
TMZ - Trump shared an A.I.-generated image depicting Kaitlan Collins as transgender actress Dylan Mulvaney after his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Alternet - Michael Wolff, a one-time biographer of Trump, stated that Trump's team likely told him "you were fantastic" after his speech, despite its poor reception.
Alternet - Wolff described Trump as appearing "desperate" during his speech, continually flubbing jokes.
Variety - Trump's speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was described as "bizarre" and noted for its "halting delivery" and "vindictive message."
US Magazine - Trump attacked Collins during the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, stating, “I want to personally congratulate CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on receiving her award. It was all about me. It’s a fake — she shouldn’t get the award, it was a fake.”
Drudge Report - Trump's speech at the dinner was described as "insult-laden" and drew "mostly stunned silence."
WHERE:
US Magazine - The event took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The White House Correspondents' Dinner was rescheduled to a Friday, July 25.
WHY:
NY Post - The White House Correspondents' Dinner awarded reporters for stories critical of Trump, including his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Alternet - Wolff suggested that Trump has never entertained the possibility that he has bombed a speech, indicating a consistent pattern of his team shielding him from reality.
NY Post - Van Jones criticized Trump's comments as "mean and small" after the event.
US Magazine - Trump’s comments were part of his ongoing criticism of CNN and its correspondents.
HOW:
Alternet - Michael Wolff stated on his podcast that Trump likely believes he received positive feedback after his speech, saying, "I can tell you that he came off that stage, everybody said that 'you were fantastic,' and that's exactly what he will believe."
Alternet - Michael Wolff discussed Trump's speech on his podcast, stating, "I can tell you that he came off that stage, everybody said that 'you were fantastic,' and that's exactly what he will believe."
The Daily Beast - The CNN panel discussed the speech on "State of the Union," with Griffin questioning the purpose of Trump's appearance, saying, "I’m not sure why he was there to be honest."
TMZ - Collins responded to Trump's remarks by posting a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt on social media, which read, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
(UPDATED July 27, 2026 15:52 UTC)
During the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump congratulated CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on her award but dismissed it as fake, claiming, “It was all about me.” He mentioned Dylan Mulvaney's name four times during his speech, which drew criticism from several attendees, including Alyssa Farah Griffin, who questioned his purpose at the event. Congressman Tom Suozzi described Trump's remarks as mean-spirited and lacking humor, while Michael Wolff suggested that Trump likely left the stage believing he received positive feedback.
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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 10:12 UTC)
Trump's recent speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been described as "vicious" and lasted for an hour, drawing sharp criticism from commentators. Alyssa Farah Griffin remarked that Trump seemed to lack a clear purpose during his performance, while Maya Wiley called the speech "unfunny, mean, all of the above," highlighting that the event should celebrate the First Amendment. On his podcast, Michael Wolff noted that after the speech, Trump received praise from those around him, which he suggested would reinforce Trump's belief in his own success.
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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 08:06 UTC)
A bipartisan CNN panel has criticized Trump's speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with Alyssa Farah Griffin stating it "bombed" and calling it offensive for lacking humor. Congressman Tom Suozzi echoed this sentiment, describing Trump's remarks as "mean-spirited," while Republican Congressman Mike Lawler suggested that the president could have added more levity to his address. During the discussion on "State of the Union," Griffin even questioned the purpose of Trump's appearance, expressing uncertainty about why he was there at all.
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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 06:09 UTC)
During his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump mentioned Dylan Mulvaney's name four times, drawing attention from various media outlets. In response to Trump's remarks, Collins shared a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt on social media, stating, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Similarly, Dylan Mulvaney also took to her Instagram Stories to share an inspirational quote attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, echoing the sentiments expressed by Collins.
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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 04:11 UTC)
Trump made headlines by mentioning Dylan Mulvaney's name four times during his speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. This event took place at noon UTC, drawing attention for its unexpected focus on the social media influencer. The dinner has become a platform for various political figures to engage with the press and the public in a lighthearted atmosphere.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 22:15 UTC)
Trump recently shared an A.I.-generated image that depicted Kaitlan Collins as transgender actress Dylan Mulvaney, following his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The event recognized reporters for their work on stories critical of Trump, including those highlighting his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. This moment has sparked significant attention in the media landscape.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 18:15 UTC)
Michael Wolff, who once wrote a biography on Trump, claimed that Trump's team probably reassured him by saying he was "fantastic" after a speech that did not go over well. Wolff described Trump as looking "desperate" during the address, struggling with his jokes and failing to connect with the audience. He also suggested that Trump has never considered the possibility that he might have bombed a speech, highlighting a pattern of his team protecting him from the truth.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 17:16 UTC)
Trump's recent speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been labeled as "bizarre," with observers noting its "halting delivery" and "vindictive message." Following the event, Van Jones expressed his disapproval, describing Trump's remarks as "mean and small." The reactions highlight the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Trump's public appearances and statements.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 16:16 UTC)
At the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on July 25, President Trump took aim at CNN's Kaitlan Collins, congratulating her on her award but dismissing it as "fake." His speech, described as "insult-laden," left the audience in mostly stunned silence. In response, Collins shared a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt on social media, stating, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”