Trump takes aim at 'loser’ CNN anchor Abby Phillip but she wins hearts with polite reply: ‘Proud of you!’

Trump takes aim at 'loser’ CNN anchor Abby Phillip but she wins hearts with polite reply: ‘Proud of you!’
CNN's Abby Phillip calmly replied to Donald Trump's post about her take on tariffs (YouTube/ Joel Rubin and Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: CNN anchor Abby Phillip took to X to reply to Donald Trump in the politest way after the president called her out on Truth Social.

On Friday, June 27, Trump slammed the news anchor after she reportedly attributed a recent stock market surge to his backing down from his tariff threats.



 

Abby Phillip cites Jason Furman’s argument while discussing economics

During her Friday night’s edition of ‘CNN NewsNight’, she told her panel — Scott Jennings, Ashley Allison, Mike Leon, Stacey Schneider, and Joel Rubin — that “Scott offered one explanation for the highs in the stock market. There are other explanations. Here’s one from Jason Furman, an economist.”

“The macro economy is doing decently. He said, especially when it comes to tariffs, the market is now more confident that Trump will back off if necessary. He added in April, I think the fear was that he would just plow ahead no matter what,” she noted.

“Now, there is a sense that there are realities that he won’t try to blow past,” Phillip said, as per MEDIA ITE.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 01: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One and departing the White House on July 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is traveling to Ochopee, Florida to visit a newly built immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One and departing the White House on July 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is traveling to Ochopee, Florida to visit a newly built immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

In her statement, she also stated that "maybe you could argue that this is a negotiating tactic that is working, fine. But the truth is Trump is, in fact, backing down and the markets have calmed because of that."

Trump says Abby Phillip has ‘no idea what she is talking about’

Soon after the program, Trump took to his Truth Social account and wrote, “Where does CNN get its ‘talent?’ 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!!!” he added.

Phillip also did not take much time to respond as she shared, “Thank you for watching Mr. President.”



 

Her calm reply immediately went viral, with people praising her.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 27: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks as he meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Rwanda Olivier Nduhungirehe and the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner in the Oval Office at the White House on June 27, 2025.
President Donald Trump delivers remarks as he meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Rwanda Olivier Nduhungirehe and the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner in the Oval Office at the White House on June 27, 2025 (Getty Images)

Netizens praise Abby Phillip for her ‘calm demeanor’ while responding to Trump

An X user tweeted, “😂 Congrats!!! If he’s whining like a 5 yr old, it means you’re doing an outstanding job. 👏👏👏”



 

The second user wrote, “I’m so proud of you! 🎉🏆🎉  🤣.”



 

The third one shared, “Your calm demeanor is so refreshing to watch. Love it.”



 

“Very nice 👍 clap-back  Abby and you’re a great journalist and keep up the good work you do,” an individual posted.



 

Another one said, “He knows exactly who you are and that tariffs are taxes American consumers end up paying. Well done.”



 

“We love you Abby! Keep doing God's work,” a person commented.



 

“Trump hates when someone explains how stupid his tariffs are,” someone added.



 

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