New York (CNN) An all-female CNN panel offered an array of explanations Wednesday after President Donald Trump told a female reporter she had a "nice smile." The President, who has feuded bitterly with the US media since taking office, made the comment while on the phone with new Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Tuesday. "We have a lot of your Irish press watching us," he said to Varadkar. He then beckoned to Irish reporter Caitríona Perry, the US bureau chief for RTÉ News. "We have all of this beautiful Irish press," Trump said, then added, "She has a nice smile on her face so I bet she treats you well."