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Kaitlan Collins, a CNN anchor, has drawn attention for both her past posts and recent reporting. Some tweets sparked backlash, like her old college messages with offensive language and a now-deleted post linking to a murder suspect\u2019s legal site. Others covered major news, from Trump\u2019s sentencing and Biden\u2019s pardons to Super Bowl reactions and diplomatic briefings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This list highlights 32 tweets that show how Collins covers breaking stories and how the public responds, often with strong opinions on both the news and the reporter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlan Collins Faces Scrutiny Over Past Tweets and Recent Post About Murder Suspect Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins has recently come under fire for two separate controversies\u2014one involving resurfaced homophobic tweets from her college years and the other concerning a now-deleted social media post linking to the legal defense site of a high-profile murder suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first incident, Collins faced backlash after old tweets from 2011, written while she was a student at the University of Alabama, went viral. The tweets included offensive language targeting the LGBTQ+ community, including one that referred to the “Prologue to Canterbury Tales” using a slur and another expressing reluctance to share a room with a lesbian. After the tweets were circulated by conservative group Log Cabin Republicans, Collins issued a public apology, stating: \u201cWhen I was in college, I used ignorant language in a few tweets to my friends. It was immature but it doesn’t represent the way I feel at all. I regret it and I apologize.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years later, Collins again found herself at the center of controversy after posting a link on X (formerly Twitter) to a website launched by the legal defense team of Luigi Mangione. Mangione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024 and faces charges including murder as an act of terrorism, forgery, and illegal weapons possession. The site Collins linked to also included a fundraising section, which led to criticism from conservative commentators who accused her of promoting the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collins quickly deleted the post and defended her actions, saying the site itself was newsworthy and had been covered by other outlets. \u201cThis is not true. I posted that his attorneys created a website, which is newsworthy and other outlets have also reported on. In no way did I share a fundraising link for him,\u201d she clarified in a response to a New York Post tweet. Despite her explanation, the incident fueled online backlash, especially as the defense fund had already raised over $400,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both controversies have put Collins in the spotlight, raising questions about accountability for past actions and the responsibilities of journalists when covering sensitive or high-profile cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. College Tweet Apology<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1049081877640953857<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I was in college, I used ignorant language in a few tweets to my friends. It was immature but it doesn\u2019t represent the way I feel at all. I regret it and apologize.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, Collins issued this public apology after offensive tweets she made as a student at the University of Alabama resurfaced. Prompted by the conservative LGBTQ group Log Cabin Republicans, the old messages circulated widely during a time of heightened scrutiny over public figures’ online behavior, particularly in the wake of the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Canterbury Tales Slur Tweet<\/h2>\n\n\n
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“@khilley_xo Prologue to Canterbury Tales, you f*.\u201d*”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tweet, featuring a homophobic slur, was one of the messages that reignited criticism against Collins. It was called out for its casual use of discriminatory language and became a focal point in discussions about accountability for past social media content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Lesbian Roommate Tweet<\/h2>\n\n\n
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“@meganmejias Idk if I wanna room with a lesbian.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another tweet from Collins\u2019 college years, this post drew backlash for implying discomfort with sharing living space with a lesbian. It contributed to the public outcry and intensified calls for a response from Collins and CNN at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Mangione Website Tweet<\/h2>\n\n\n
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“Luigi Mangione\u2019s legal defense team has launched a new website today. luigimangioneinfo.com”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post attracted controversy after Collins shared a link to a website created by the legal team of Luigi Mangione, who was charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The site also included a fundraiser, leading to accusations that Collins was promoting it. She deleted the post and clarified that her intention was purely to report on a newsworthy event, not to support Mangione\u2019s legal defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Reporting on Public Support for Murder Suspect<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1866682241339855218<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 December 11, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Luigi Mangione\u2019s attorney tells me his office has gotten offers from members of the public to pay for his legal bills.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tweet highlighted unexpected public support for Luigi Mangione, who was charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. It sparked debate about the public\u2019s willingness to back a high-profile murder suspect financially, especially in a case with potential federal death penalty implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Trump Lashes Out Over Tariff Ruling<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1928247000882921750<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 May 30, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Trump just now weighs in on the ruling from last night that invalidated his tariffs (before it was put on hold), blasting the three judges on the panel, which included one of his appointees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Where do these initial three Judges come from? How is it possible for them to have potentially done such damage to the United States of America? Is it purely a hatred of \u201cTRUMP?\u201d What other reason could it be?'”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade challenged his authority to impose tariffs, Trump reacted publicly and criticized judges, including one he appointed. The tweet captured a heated moment in an ongoing legal and economic dispute, and drew attention for its strong language and political tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Trump vs. \u201cTACO Trade\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1927914657836073335<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 May 29, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Robert Armstrong, the Financial Times commentator who coined the \u201cTACO trade\u201d term that angered President Trump today, calls his response ‘very telling.'”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post refers to Trump’s angry response during a press briefing to being questioned about the \u201cTACO trade\u201d\u2014a term describing investors\u2019 strategies around his tariffs. The tweet went viral as it highlighted Trump’s sensitivity to criticism and the evolving relationship between political actions and market reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. New Pope Elected<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1920511319272276200<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 May 8, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collins marked a historic moment with this brief but impactful update signaling the election of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost was named Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in Catholic history. Her tweet received significant engagement due to the rarity and symbolism of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. White House Correspondents’ Dinner Post<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1916516864282276235<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 April 27, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“All dressed up with @ScottJenningsKY”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tweet, featuring a photo with CNN contributor Scott Jennings at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, drew mixed reactions. Some praised the bipartisan appearance, while others criticized it due to Jennings\u2019 conservative ties and past clashes with Collins during CNN panels. The tweet gained traction amid discussions on media decorum and political alliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Reacting to a Viral Sports and Politics Moment<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1911561349676908796<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 April 14, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Always. That was truly incredible to watch.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post appeared to praise Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters win, making him just the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam. However, replies to the tweet reflected a split audience. Some focused on the sports achievement, while others referenced Collins\u2019 recent Oval Office reporting involving a contentious immigration issue with El Salvador\u2019s President Nayib Bukele. The dual interpretations highlighted the blurred lines between Collins\u2019 political coverage and public persona, as well as ongoing tensions around her perceived biases and CNN\u2019s editorial stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Trump on Signal Chat Investigation<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1904617548026462600<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 March 25, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Asked if he will conduct an investigation into the Signal chat containing attack plans, President Trump says, ‘We\u2019ll look into it, sure. I would look into it, sure.’ Asked if the FBI will lead that, Trump says, ‘It\u2019s not really an FBI thing. It\u2019s really something having to do with security…'”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post came during a White House press briefing addressing a national security breach involving the Signal app. Trump\u2019s vague responses raised questions about how seriously the administration was taking the unauthorized use of encrypted messaging to discuss military operations in Yemen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Disputing What Was Shared in Signal Chat<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1904549885048697133<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 March 25, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This is what the top intel officials are arguing wasn\u2019t classified.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Referring to claims by Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic, this tweet disputed the Trump administration\u2019s defense that no classified content was shared in a Signal chat. The pushback intensified criticism over national security protocol violations, particularly the unauthorized sharing of operational details with unintended recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Intel Director vs. Senator Warner on Disclosure<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1904546964538097824<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 March 25, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Director Gabbard says there was no classified material on the group chat. Sen. Warner asks why it can\u2019t be shared with the committee then.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Posted during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, this tweet underscored a key moment when Senator Mark Warner questioned why content deemed unclassified still wasn\u2019t being disclosed. It reflected growing skepticism over the administration\u2019s transparency and the severity of the information mishandling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. FBI Lacks Update on Signal Incident<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1904547438922190954<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 March 25, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“FBI Director Patel says he was only recently briefed on the group chat matter and doesn\u2019t have an update on whether the FBI has launched an investigation into it. Warner asks for an update by the end of the day.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tweet highlights FBI Director Kash Patel\u2019s lack of awareness regarding the security breach. The admission during Senate testimony stirred concern about oversight failures and prompted Senator Warner to request swift accountability, emphasizing the urgency of the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Meeting DJ Daniel, Cancer Survivor Honored by Trump<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1897481833547219416<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 March 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Today I had the chance to meet DJ Daniel, the 13-year-old cancer survivor who President Trump made an honorary member of the Secret Service last night.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collins shared a touching moment of bipartisan humanity following Trump\u2019s recognition of DJ Daniel during a congressional address. While widely praised for highlighting DJ\u2019s bravery, the event also drew controversy, as political divisions played out even during moments of goodwill, revealing the sensitivity of public responses in today\u2019s climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Trump\u2019s \u201cSomewhat Friendly\u201d Call With Trudeau<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1897349322183991532<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 March 5, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Trump says he had a ‘somewhat friendly’ call with Prime Minister Trudeau on the tariffs.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collins highlighted a statement from Donald Trump describing his conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about tariffs and fentanyl concerns. Trump\u2019s remarks suggested skepticism about Canada\u2019s efforts to curb drug smuggling and implied that Trudeau was using the issue for political leverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Reaction to Ousting of Joint Chiefs Chairman CQ Brown<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1893112033727357220<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 February 22, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A retired four-star general expressed serious dismay over this move to me tonight, calling it ‘sadly political and tragic for our nation.'”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collins shared backlash to Trump\u2019s decision to replace General CQ Brown with Lieutenant General Dan Caine as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Critics accused the administration of politicizing military leadership. Brown, only the second Black chairman, had previously backed diversity initiatives. Caine\u2019s unconventional appointment, without four-star status, fueled controversy about qualifications and precedent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Reporting the CQ Brown Dismissal<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1893097549306679352<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 February 22, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“President Trump has ousted Joint Chiefs Chairman CQ Brown and says he is replacing him with Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tweet was part of the same developing story on military leadership shake-ups. Collins reported the change directly, sparking instant debate over military loyalty, diversity policies, and Dan Caine\u2019s unusual rise to the top military post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. No Preconditions for Trump-Putin Meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1889763637474009271<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 February 12, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Asked if there are any preconditions to Trump\u2019s meeting with Putin, Karoline Leavitt says, \u201cNot that I’m aware of. That doesn’t mean they don’t exist. But I was just talking with the president and our national security team, I wasn’t made aware of any conditions.\u201d”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collins covered a tense moment at the White House when Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was unable to confirm if preconditions existed for Trump\u2019s meeting with Vladimir Putin. The vague response fed speculation about U.S. diplomatic strategy, especially amid ongoing tensions around Ukraine and NATO commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Super Bowl Praise for the Eagles<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1888757218687791486<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 February 10, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Eagles are making it look easy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reacting to Super Bowl LIX, Collins praised the Philadelphia Eagles\u2019 dominant 40\u201322 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Jalen Hurts earned MVP honors with record-breaking rushing stats. As a known Eagles fan, Collins\u2019 post resonated with sports followers and reminded her audience of her Alabama roots and NFL enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. The Aftermath of a Mid-Air Disaster<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1884842556875305028<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 January 30, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis image is hard to even fathom. From @andyharnik.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This haunting photo shows emergency crews at the scene of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport. The crash killed all 64 people aboard, marking the worst U.S. domestic aviation disaster in 25 years. It triggered criticism of recent FAA staff cuts and broader concerns over flight safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Musk Dismisses Trump\u2019s AI Boast<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1882057727423472031<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 January 22, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSome notable commentary on the big AI investment announcement Trump touted at the White House yesterday. Musk doubts the numbers behind it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlan Collins highlights Elon Musk’s comment doubting a $500B AI project Trump announced, which involved OpenAI and other tech giants. Musk\u2019s \u201cThey don\u2019t actually have the money\u201d response aligns with reports about AI funding shortfalls, raising skepticism about the project’s feasibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Trump\u2019s Move to End Birthright Citizenship<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1881504091274399823<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 January 21, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrump signs an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, which will almost certainly face legal challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump\u2019s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship sparked immediate backlash. Legal experts argued the order contradicted the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. Lawsuits and constitutional debates followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Biden Pardons His Family in Final Minutes<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Source: https:\/\/x.com\/kaitlancollins\/status\/1881382070108504570<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 January 20, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith literal minutes left in his presidency, Biden just pardoned his brothers, James and Frank, along with his sister Valerie, along with their spouses. An unprecedented and extraordinary move.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a controversial act, President Biden issued pardons for his siblings and their spouses just before leaving office. Critics compared it to actions he once condemned Trump for, while others saw it as a defense against politically motivated prosecutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n