Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump's contentious relationship with CNN's Kaitlan Collins reportedly originated from the 2023 Republican town hall. Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson stated that Trump believes Collins owes him for her career advancement, which he attributes to that interview. Following the town hall, where Collins challenged Trump on falsehoods, she was promoted to CNN's chief White House correspondent and given her own show. Trump has allegedly harbored a grudge against Collins since the town hall, feeling she should repay her perceived debt to him. Trump has a history of insulting Collins, calling her “nasty” and “stupid,” and has similarly attacked other women journalists who posed confrontational questions. In fullTrump holds grudge against Kaitlan Collins as he believes he ‘made her career,’ ex-GOP strategist saysThank 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

President has reportedly held a grudge against CNN’s chief White House correspondent since the 2023 town hall

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump's contentious…