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“Kaitlan Collins’ Six Words That Blew Up the Internet After Trump’s ‘Stupid and Nasty’ Rant”
Kaitlan Collins has done it again — and this time, with just six icy, cutting words that sent shockwaves across political circles and social media overnight.
After former President Donald Trump fired off a fiery Truth Social rant calling her “stupid and nasty,” the CNN anchor delivered a response so short, sharp, and controlled that it immediately caught fire online.
Her six-word reply?
“I’ve heard worse. Moving on now.”
The moment the phrase dropped, it exploded across X, Facebook, and TikTok. Within minutes, hashtags calling Collins a “queen of calm” and “unbothered icon” were trending, while thousands of comments praised her for shutting down the drama without feeding it.
Political commentators quickly weighed in, noting how Collins’ reply struck a rare balance between confidence and restraint — a tone many said Trump has never successfully provoked from his critics.
Others pointed out that Trump’s latest rant was part of an escalating pattern of attacks on journalists, especially women, who challenge him during interviews. Collins has become one of the former president’s most frequent targets, thanks to her firm questioning style and refusal to be intimidated.
But the real story — and what’s driving massive engagement — is the contrast between the two responses:
Trump: A multi-paragraph late-night tirade full of insults.
Collins: Six words delivered like ice.
Supporters of the anchor say it exposes the difference in temperament. Trump’s base, meanwhile, cheered his attack as classic Trump—raw, unfiltered, and combative.
Still, even some conservatives admitted that Collins’ six-word comeback was “a lethal hit delivered politely.”
And while Trump’s rant was intended to dominate the news cycle, it’s Collins’ short, calm reply that has captured headlines — and countless memes — across the internet.
One thing is certain:
This showdown isn’t over.
But for now, Kaitlan Collins is the one holding the viral crown.
