CNN’s Abby Phillip had the politest of comebacks ― with more than a subtle serving of shade ― after President Donald Trump lashed out at her in a furious Truth Social rant.
Trump took aim at Phillip on Friday following her crediting of a recent stock market surge to the president’s backing down on his proposed tariffs.
The president unleashed a characteristically unfiltered tirade, just one of several he’s directed at personalities on the network in recent days.
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“Where does CNN get its ‘talent?’” Trump fumed. “Just watched someone named Abby Phillip lecture her audience on Tariffs and the economy (which is doing record business!). She has absolutely no idea what she is talking about, strictly 3rd rate. Fortunately, the audience has long ago left CNN, and it will only get WORSE. LOSERS ALL!!!”
Phillip responded with a pointedly polite post on X (formerly Twitter), writing simply: “Thank you for watching, Mr. President.”
The understated response quickly went viral.
