Kristen Holmes

Kristen Holmes (born 1986 or 1987)[1] is an American journalist and the Senior White House Correspondent for CNN.[2][3][4][5]

Education

Holmes received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Medill School at Northwestern University, and her Masters from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.[1]

Career

White House

During the second administration of Donald Trump, Holmes was listed as a "media offender" on the official White House website.[6]

On August 17, 2026, Holmes asked President Donald Trump a question during a press gaggle in the Oval Office about comments made by Senator Jon Ossoff, who during a weekend campaign event has stated Trump would rather travel with his aide, Natalie Harp, and build the White House Ballroom, than do his job as president.[7][8][9]

Trump responded to Holmes' question by telling her, "Quiet, quiet, quiet. You’re very disrespectful."[10] The White House rapid response X account later criticized Holmes in a post invoking her children, writing, "Someday, your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question. They will be sickened and embarrassed to have a parent be so callous and vindictive. It’s quite troubling."[10][11][12]

The Washington Post described the White House as crossing a line "rarely breached by politicians to invoke her children."[3]

Personal life

Holmes is married to Noah Gray, chief of communications for the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have two children.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 "Kristen Holmes, Noah Gray". The New York Times. 2019-09-08. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  2. ↑ "Trump tells CNN reporter to 'be quiet' during Oval Office clash – video". The Guardian. 2026-08-17. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  3. 1 2 Nover, Scott (2026-08-17). "White House attacks CNN reporter after Trump clash, invoking her children". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  4. ↑ Spangler, Todd (2026-08-17). "Donald Trump Attacks CNN's Kristen Holmes for Asking if He Spoke to North Korean Dictator: 'You're a Loud, Boisterous Person. Be Quiet!'". Variety. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  5. ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/little-known-trump-aide-is-at-center-of-clash-with-dem-senator
  6. ↑ "Kristen Holmes Archives". The White House. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Ted (2026-08-17). "Trump Fumes At CNN Reporter Who Asked About North Korean Leader". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  8. ↑ "'You're a loud, boisterous person, be quiet!' Trump berates woman in Oval Office". The Independent. 2026-08-17. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  9. ↑ Watkins, Ali (2026-08-18). "Trump Takes Aim at CNN Reporter Kristen Holmes During Event to Honor California Lifeguard". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  10. 1 2 Levin, Sam (2026-08-18). "White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  11. ↑ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/08/18/donald-trump-natalie-harp/
  12. ↑ Koziol, Michael (2026-08-17). "'Be quiet': Trump berates reporter who asked about his relationship with female staffer". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
  13. ↑ Sacks, Hannah (January 15, 2025). "CNN's Kristen Holmes Welcomes Her Second Baby with Husband Noah Gray: 'Constantly Reminded How Lucky I Am' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
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