Trump Attacks Kaitlan Collins Over Smile During Epstein Query

Donald Trump faced significant criticism after he told CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins to smile more while she questioned him about survivors of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case.During the exchange on February 4, 2026, Donald Trump called Kaitlan Collins the worst journalist and claimed she did not tell the truth while inquiring about justice for victims.Media figures and social media users condemned the remarks as part of a recurring pattern of aggressive behavior toward female journalists including Catherine Lucey.