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Trump team slams 'disgusting and inhumane' question from 'disgraceful' CNN reporter

The president's online rapid response team absolutely lambasted a CNN reporter who insinuated that President Donald Trump was having a romantic relationship with a younger staffer. Senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes asked the president about the suggestion made by Sen.

Trump team slams 'disgusting and inhumane' question from 'disgraceful' CNN reporter

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The president's online rapid response team absolutely lambasted a CNN reporter who insinuated that President Donald Trump was having a romantic relationship with a younger staffer.

Senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes asked the president about the suggestion made by Sen.

We're fixing a White House that hasn't been taken care of." The Trump team responded more fully on social media to Holmes.

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The president's online rapid response team absolutely lambasted a CNN reporter who insinuated that President Donald Trump was having a romantic relationship with a younger staffer. Senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes asked the president about the suggestion made by Sen. We're fixing a White House that hasn't been taken care of." The Trump team responded more fully on social media to Holmes.

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  • "[Kristen Holmes] is a disgraceful, humiliating embarrassment to her alleged profession.
  • @POTUS hosts a hero lifeguard in the Oval Office and she uses it as an opportunity to take a cheap shot about one of President Trump's staffers.
  • These scumbags are the lowest of the low," read the message." 40 minutes later, the team added a second insult.
  • "Someday, your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question," the statement read.
  • "They will be sickened and embarrassed to have a parent be so callous and vindictive.

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It's quite troubling." Alayna Treene, a fellow White House correspondent for CNN, <a href="https://x.com/alaynatreene/status/20894351546200...

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Pee-wee Herman look-alike?" he responded about Ossoff. "No, I would much rather do other things," Trump added.

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