CNN's Kaitlan Collins Under Fire for Promoting Defense Fund of Alleged Murderer

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Under Fire for Promoting Defense Fund of Alleged Murderer

CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins has come under fire for promoting a defense fund for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO David Thompson in December 2024.

Collins shared a link to the defense fund website on social media, sparking backlash from users who criticized her for supporting a man accused of such a heinous crime.

The defense fund has reportedly raised over $300,000 from donors, despite Mangione being captured on video allegedly shooting Thompson in cold blood.

CNN has defended Collins, stating that her post was simply reporting on the news surrounding the trial. However, critics argue that Collins' platform as a White House correspondent should not be used to promote the defense of a suspected murderer.

Several prominent figures have weighed in on the controversy, including The Spectator contributing editor Stephen L. Miller and New York Times best-selling author Jack Posobiec. Both have criticized Collins for her actions and called for her to lose her press credentials.

The situation has raised questions about the role of journalists in reporting on sensitive issues and the potential for social media to be used to promote controversial causes.