President Donald Trump delivered a harsh public critique of CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins during the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, mocking her for her lack of smiles and falsely accusing her of being a transgender influencer.The incident occurred roughly 10 minutes into Trump's remarks at the Waldorf Astoria event, which was postponed due to a security breach.

Collins, who had recently received an award for her reporting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's 2025 Oval Office meeting with Trump, was dismissed by the president as 'fake news.' Trump's jab, referencing transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, drew near silence from the audience.

CNN swiftly condemned the remarks, with media analysts highlighting the contradiction of a leader who routinely criticizes the press yet spends extensive time engaging with journalists.

The incident reignited longstanding tensions between Trump and Collins, who has been publicly criticized by the president for her expressions and reporting.

The event, attended by around 700 guests, marked Trump's first White House Correspondents' Dinner as president, with the president also noted for his frequent eye closures during award ceremonies.