Donald Trump tells CNN's Kristen Holmes "Quiet, quiet, quiet"
“Quiet, quiet, quiet. You are very disrespectful. Quiet. Who are you with?”
— Donald Trump, President
Reported August 18, 2026 by express.co.uk. Checked word for word against that report.
✦ Summary · August 18, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
During an Oval Office ceremony honoring a young lifeguard, President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes. Holmes attempted to ask a question about remarks made by Senator Jon Ossoff concerning Trump's staff. Trump interrupted Holmes, calling her disrespectful and questioning her affiliation before labeling CNN as "fake news" and instructing her to be quiet. The White House's rapid response team later criticized Holmes for her question, while online reactions widely condemned Trump's conduct as unprofessional.
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- express.co.uk ↗︎18 AUG 2026