Guest host Kara Swisher disagreed, arguing that reporters shouldn’t make the story about themselves. Swisher said reacting can backfire, adding that Collins handled the moment well and that responding can let the attacker benefit while the reporter loses.
Earlier in the Oval Office, Trump called CNN "a very corrupt organization" and criticized Collins, saying she "never smiles" and that he saw "hatred in her eyes." He linked his remarks to issues like borders, the military, taxes and foreign policy, and said reporters "should be happy" because "we’re saving our country."