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White House attacks CNN reporter over Ossoff remarks

The White House launched a personal attack on CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes, accusing her of asking a 'disgusting and inhumane question' after she pressed President Trump about Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff's critique of a key aide.

White House rapid-response account attacks CNN reporter over Trump question

White House rapid-response account attacks CNN reporter over Trump question
  • The White House "rapid response" social media account posted a personal attack on CNN senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes on Monday, calling her a "disgraceful, humiliating embarrassment to her alleged profession" after she asked President Donald Trump a question in the Oval Office.
  • A follow-up White House post referenced Holmes's children, writing that "someday" they "will come across your disgusting and inhumane question" and "will be sickened and embarrassed to have a parent be so callous and vindictive."
  • Trump dismissed Holmes as "fake news" during the same Oval Office exchange and repeatedly told her to be quiet after she asked him to respond to Senator Jon Ossoff's Sunday remarks.
  • CNN defended Holmes as "one of the most respected and accomplished journalists covering the White House," saying personal attacks on journalists for asking questions are "beneath the office and inconsistent with the principles of a free press."
 2026-08-18 · 4 MIN READ

Leavitt's departure comes weeks before midterms with no replacement named

Illustration accompanying article: Leavitt's departure comes weeks before midterms with no replacement named
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August, less than three months before the November 3 midterm elections, President Donald Trump announced.
  • Leavitt, 28 and the youngest person to hold the position, called the decision "bittersweet" and cited the desire to spend more time with her young family.
  • The White House has not announced a replacement; Leavitt is expected to remain involved as an outside adviser to Trump and an influential Republican voice.
  • Trump's net approval rating has fallen to -27, a record low, according to The Economist's tracker of YouGov polling.
 2026-08-13 · 3 MIN READ
Illustration accompanying article: Karoline Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post at end of August