Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump criticized CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, using sexist tropes and attacking her appearance during a press conference. Trump accused Collins of having "hatred in her eyes" and linked her to "fake news" outlets like CNN and The New York Times. The remarks occurred as Trump was responding to a question about his proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. A CNN spokesperson defended Collins as an "exceptional journalist," and other journalists rallied in her support. This incident is part of a pattern of Trump's verbal attacks on female journalists, including previous criticisms of Collins and other reporters. In fullTrump launches vicious personal attack on CNN’s ‘beautiful’ Kaitlan Collins in Oval Office: ‘Never see a smile on her face’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in