During a press conference with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, President Donald Trump launched a fervent attack on CNN, claiming the network hates the U.S. and creates a narrative that supports criminals. CNN anchor Dana Bash intervened amid Trump's unsubstantiated assertions, stating clearly that CNN does not hate the country. She emphasized the need to address the misinformation presented, shifting focus back to the news covered in the session while addressing Trump's incendiary statements. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and media outlets.
DANA BASH: Okay we have been listening to a lengthy live press conference inside the Oval Office with the leader of El Salvador, Bukele where we have heard a lot of bits of information, a lot of news nuggets that we want to definitely focus on, a lot of some misinformation as well.
DANA BASH: I just want to say for the record, since we heard President Trump say in the Oval Office that CNN hates our country. CNN does not hate our country. That should go without saying.
Kaitlan Collins was able to grill Trump in a heated exchange during which Trump insulted her and called the personnel at her network sick people.
Trump began by refusing to take a question from CNN anchor and senior White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins, then said they hate our country and want criminals and murderers to roam free.
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