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Donald Trump engaged in a confrontational exchange with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, denying knowledge about the Binance founder he pardoned and making dismissive remarks about journalists, highlighting ongoing tensions with the press.
During a White House briefing, Karoline Leavitt sharply rebuked CNN's Kaitlan Collins over the legality and necessity of deploying the National Guard to Portland, emphasizing legal authority and citing community unrest, while Collins questioned the local support for such deployment.
CNN has appointed Kaitlan Collins as its chief White House correspondent while she continues to anchor her primetime show, "The Source." This move highlights the evolving role of TV-news anchors, who are now expected to engage more directly with news events and audiences. Collins, known for her tenacity and political journalism, has quickly risen at CNN since joining in 2017, becoming a prominent figure alongside other notable anchors. Her new dual role will involve covering the Trump administration and maintaining her primetime presence.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports from Mar-a-Lago, where Trump supporters are actively competing for positions in the president-elect's upcoming White House administration.
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins refuted former President Trump's claim that Judge Juan Merchan blocked him from bringing an election expert to testify in his hush-money trial, clarifying that Trump's attorneys chose not to call the expert due to the judge's restrictions on the testimony's scope. Trump has been criticizing the judge and others involved in the case on social media as the trial nears its conclusion, with the jury set to deliberate after Memorial Day Weekend.
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins refuted former President Trump's claim that Judge Juan Merchan blocked him from bringing an election expert to testify in his hush-money trial, clarifying that Trump's attorneys chose not to call the expert due to the judge's restrictions on the testimony's scope. Trump continues to criticize the judge and others involved in the case on Truth Social as the trial nears its conclusion.
In a heated interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Senator Ted Cruz was questioned about whether he would accept the results of the 2024 presidential election.
New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman and CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins criticized Elon Musk's denial of donating money to either US presidential candidate after meeting with former President Donald Trump and GOP donors, pointing out the loophole that he could still contribute to a Super PAC or dark money group without directly donating to a candidate, which Trump's campaign desperately needs.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins laughed at GOP Rep. Chip Roy's reason for not endorsing Nikki Haley as the Republican presidential candidate for 2024, citing her appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and ties to establishment money. Roy initially dodged Collins' question but later criticized Haley for targeting Ron DeSantis with $26 million in Iowa. Collins reminded Roy that Trump had also spent money against DeSantis. Haley made a surprise appearance on "SNL" as a "concerned South Carolina voter," prompting a Twitter exchange with fake Trump.
CNN has axed the morning show "CNN This Morning" following the departures of anchors Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins, which was the centerpiece of former head Chris Licht’s plan to revamp the network. The show had become a source of drama and intrigue with reports of on-set clashes between hosts. The network insists that the show has simply been shortened and given a new anchor, despite reports of its cancellation.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins confronted GOP Rep. Bob Good about his past comments on Donald Trump after he switched his endorsement from Ron DeSantis to Trump, showing him a video of himself criticizing Trump. Good claimed the video was deceptively edited and omitted his praise for Trump, but Collins let viewers judge for themselves. Good's initial endorsement of DeSantis had angered some Trump allies, and the video in question was posted online anonymously and edited to show various excerpts from a conversation about Trump.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins confronts Republican congressman Bob Good (R-VA) about endorsing Donald Trump despite his previous criticism of the former president, playing a video of his anti-Trump remarks and pressing him for a response.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins confronted Rep. Bob Good with a video of him stating that Republicans would "regret" nominating Donald Trump in 2024, which he denied making. Good claimed the video was edited and taken out of context, but Collins insisted that he was on camera making those remarks. The exchange highlighted tensions within the GOP over support for Trump and endorsements for potential 2024 candidates.
Kaitlan Collins, a CNN host and Alabama native, expressed her emotional reaction to Nick Saban's retirement, highlighting her deep connection to the Crimson Tide and the impact of Saban's tenure on the program. She discussed the significance of reporting Saban's retirement, the global recognition of Alabama football, and the challenges of finding a successor. Collins also shared her dream of being a celebrity guest picker on College GameDay.
CNN's Kaitlan Collins challenged Senator Ron Johnson to provide evidence for his claim that Democrats have also declared themselves electors in multiple states, similar to the 10 Wisconsin Republicans who served as fake electors for former President Donald Trump. Johnson struggled to back up his claim, stating he was not prepared to provide specific states but insisted it had happened repeatedly. Collins pressed for more information, and Johnson promised to provide it later.