Overview

• President Donald Trump intensified his conflict with the media by openly criticizing journalists and demanding favorable coverage during a White House press event on April 14, 2025.
• CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins faced harsh remarks from Trump after questioning his administration's compliance with a Supreme Court order regarding a deportation case.
• Trump called for punitive actions against CBS, including fines and potential interference with a corporate merger, over what he described as 'derogatory' reporting on '60 Minutes.'
• The White House defied a federal court order by barring Associated Press reporters from an Oval Office briefing, prompting condemnation from the news organization.
• Administration officials, including Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio, defended the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia with disputed claims of gang affiliation, further fueling tensions with the press.