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“jumped into an SUV trunk”

CNN · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Phrase from a CNN story, citing unnamed sources, describing an alleged 2023 incident involving Harp.

“wouldn’t take no for an answer”

CNN · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Phrase from the same CNN story explaining why Harp allegedly rode in the SUV trunk.

“Kristen Holmes is one of the most respected and accomplished journalists covering the White House. This afternoon, she did her job and asked the President of the United States a tough, relevant and newsworthy question on behalf of the American people. Public officials are free to challenge reporting they disagree with, but personal attacks on journalists for asking question are beneath the office and inconsistent with the principles of a free press. We stand firmly behind Kristen and reject these attacks in the strongest possible terms.”

CNN · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17

CNN issued a statement defending Kristen Holmes after attacks from Trump and the White House.