But when aides told him the costs amounted to $60,000, Trump lost his cool.

Burnett read this quote directly from The Atlantic, failing to omit the profanity in the process.

She instantly apologized, quickly adding, “Excuse my language there, I just read it.

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But that’s what he said, so,” (viaMediaite).

Obviously, viewers noticed, and they took toX,formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts.

@ErinBurnett isn’t pulling punches tonight," one user wrote.

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Others appeared more sympathetic toward Burnett, arguing that these things are bound to happen from time to time.

Burnett eventually addressed the rumors bywriting, “Thanks so much everyone.

I have a bad cold and literally minutes before the show my eye obviously was affected.

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“It gives you a sense of the impermanence of life,” she explained to The Cut.

My sleep issue is not a badge of honor.

I need more sleep, and I think that’s the single biggest life improvement I could do.”