Trump Clashes With CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Over Epstein Files President Trump’s heated exchange with Kaitlan Collins over redacted Epstein documents sparks renewed debate over transparency and the treatment of female journalists. Key Points President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins over the heavily redacted Epstein Files during a February 3, 2026 Oval Office briefing. Trump dismissed concerns about transparency for Epstein survivors, called Collins the worst reporter, and urged the country to focus on other issues like health care. CNN supported Collins following the incident, praising her journalism, and the exchange highlighted continuing tensions between Trump and female reporters. As Collins questioned Trump about the Justice Department’s document dump related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, she highlighted the dissatisfaction of Epstein survivors with the extensive redactions, including entire FBI witness interviews blacked out.

Source: CNN February 04, 2026 05:47 UTC