Former President Donald Trump delivered a lengthy and controversial speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where he launched a scathing critique of the media, particularly targeting CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins.

The speech, described as 'rambling, unhinged' and 'full of hate' by critics, included demands for Collins to 'smile more' and derisive remarks about journalists such as Jake Tapper, whom Trump dubbed 'Fake Tapper'.

He also mocked Wall Street Journal reporters and made crude jokes about political opponents and Democrats, asserting that the media would be 'broke' without his support.The address touched on various topics, including his proposed White House ballroom project, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.Kennedy Jr., and President Joe Biden's mental fitness.Trump's remarks reflected his ongoing tensions with the press and his tendency to use the event as a platform for personal attacks.The speech was widely perceived as an attempt to dominate the media narrative and reinforce his image as a controversial yet influential figure.Critics argued that the content lacked coherence and was driven by hostility rather than substantive discussion.

The event highlighted the polarised relationship between Trump and the media, with his comments underscoring the challenges faced by journalists in covering high-profile political figures.