After the conference, Trump took to Truth Social on December 6, 2025, posting a lengthy rant that criticized Collins by name — while also misspelling it. The post branded her as “always Stupid and Nasty” and repeated his wider attacks on CNN.
In the same message, Trump insisted the ballroom’s cost increase was tied to expanded size and upgraded finishes. He claimed changes to structural features were made to improve viewing and said the renovation was progressing smoothly.
He also reiterated that the project is funded by private donations and stated that no taxpayer dollars were involved.
While the president framed his comments as a correction of media coverage, the personal nature of the attack drew rapid attention online, adding to ongoing debates about the tone of the White House’s relationships with press outlets.
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