President Trump arrived Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York and opened his remarks with a direct jab at CNN’s broadcast crew. The president chose to embarrass the American news outlet in front of those present, drawing attention to the network’s senior correspondent, Kaitlan Collins, who was there to cover the diplomatic event.
🚨🇺🇸 Trump trolls CNN at UN assembly:
"It's an honor to be here. I'm surprised CNN is here covering me! You said you wouldn't." pic.twitter.com/YVfCeUwZaF— C14 News | EN (@c14english) September 22, 2026
“It’s an honor to be here. I’m surprised CNN is here covering me! You’re not supposed to be covering me—you said you wouldn’t,” Trump said in a mocking tone. The president’s remarks sparked widespread murmurs among those in the hall, as they brought back to the surface the ongoing tensions and complicated relationship between the American leader and the network identified with the left wing in the United States.