Donald Trump recently took a triumphant tone over perceived disarray among CNN personnel following his highly contentious town hall event, as per exclusive reports obtained by RadarOnline.com.

Just days after his appearance at the Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, where he fielded questions from Republican and independent voters, the former president expressed his surprise at the backlash from the network that hosted the event. Trump's divisive comments and the subsequent criticism reportedly led to an "all-time low" morale among CNN's staff, who considered the entire event a ratings-chasing ploy.

In a conversation with The Messenger, Trump, who resides at his Mar-a-Lago estate, reflected on the "hostility" stirred up by the primetime event. Despite the network's reaction, he took pride in the high viewership the event garnered, claiming it was one of the "best days in years" for CNN.

He expressed his astonishment at the network's reaction, indicating that they seemed "traumatized" by his conduct during the event. He expected neutrality or even a positive response from CNN to retain viewership, but instead, he noted that they seemed shocked by the proceedings.

Rather than acknowledging the ratings boost, Trump claimed CNN chose to focus on its distaste for the event, a decision that baffled him. He suggested they should have celebrated the high viewership, regardless of the controversy surrounding the event.

However, some CNN staff members foresaw the contentious outcome and were disheartened by the network's decision to proceed with the town hall. A source told RadarOnline.com that many within the network were reluctant to involve themselves in the event, where Trump was given free rein to express his views.

The source described Trump's dominating stage presence and disregard for facts as "gross," echoing the sentiments of many staff members who found his statements unpalatable.

Nevertheless, Trump declared himself the triumphant party of the event and credited his victory to his media approach. He claimed his success was universally recognized, even by his most vociferous critics. Despite the network's criticism, he expressed surprise at CNN's refusal to acknowledge the event's significant viewership.

As the fallout from the town hall continues, it is evident that the event has left a lasting impact on both Trump and CNN, albeit for vastly different reasons.