CNN condemned Trump’s attacks on the network’s reporter.

In a statement, CNN supported its reporter “Kristen Holmes” after a verbal dispute with Donald Trump and condemned the president of the United States’ personal attacks on her.

The statement said that Kristen Holmes is a veteran and respected reporter in the White House beat and that, by raising an important and relevant question, she carried out her professional duty. CNN also emphasized that while government officials can challenge reports they disagree with, personal attacks on reporters for asking a question are not compatible with the principles of freedom of the press.