CNN Condemns the White House’s Attacks on Journalist Kristen Holmes: Here’s What to Know
The network’s rebuke came after a question Holmes asked Trump drew a series of critical posts from the White House targeting the journalist.
CNN has strongly condemned the White House for its personal attacks on journalist Kristen Holmes. In a statement shared on X, CNN highlighted Holmes as one of their most respected and accomplished journalists who was covering the White House at the time. They emphasized that Holmes did her job by asking the President a tough, relevant, and newsworthy question on behalf of the American people.
The network firmly rejected the White House's personal attacks, stating that they are beneath the office and inconsistent with the principles of a free press.
The controversy arose after Holmes asked President Donald Trump a question during an Oval Office event on July 7, 2025, related to a comment made by Democratic Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff. Trump responded by calling Holmes a "disgraceful, humiliating embarrassment to her alleged profession" and repeatedly telling her to "be quiet."
The White House criticized Holmes on its official X account, calling her a "disgraceful, humiliating embarrassment" and questioning whether her children would be ashamed of her actions in the future. Holmes' colleagues at CNN also defended her, praising her as an excellent reporter who asked a good question.
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