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August 18, 2026
White House Attacks CNN Reporter Kirsten Holmes Over Question
- Trump's administration escalated attacks on the press, particularly targeting women reporters.
- The White House's response to Holmes included a personal attack referencing her children, which drew widespread condemnation.
- CNN and fellow journalists defended Holmes, emphasizing the inappropriateness of involving her family in political discourse.
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- White House escalates attack on female CNN reporter who Trump berated — and brings her children into itAug 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM · Independent
- Trump attacks on female reporters 'much nastier,' 'much more aggressive': HabermanAug 19, 2026 at 2:59 PM · The Hill