The incident unfolded when Collins shared a link on X to a website established by Mangione's defense attorneys. Mangione, 26, faces serious charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of an act of terrorism, following the December 4, 2024, shooting of Thompson in Manhattan. The victim was a married father of two.
As reported by Fox News, Collins' post was met with significant backlash, prompting her to delete it. The deletion, however, did not go unnoticed. Critics, including The Spectator's contributing editor Stephen L. Miller, took to X to express their disapproval. Miller remarked, "Real bottom of the barrel stuff. Even for @kaitlancollins," and criticized her for removing the post without explanation. Meanwhile, WMAL host Larry O'Connor accused Collins of using her platform to support a "cold-blooded killer," noting her silence on the matter for over 24 hours.
CHRIS CHRISTIE PEAKS HIS HEAD OUT WITH A 'WARNING' FOR AMERICANS!
February 17, 2025
Mangione, who hails from a wealthy family in Maryland, was apprehended at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9, following a multi-state manhunt. Despite the gravity of the charges, his defense fund has amassed over $300,000 in donations. The controversy surrounding Collins' post has led some to call for her press credentials and White House access to be revoked.
ELON MUSK'S AMERICA PAC HAS QUITE THE OFFER FOR VOTERS IN THIS STATE!
In response to inquiries about the situation, CNN issued a statement dismissing the allegations against Collins as baseless. "This was nothing more than a social post reporting news surrounding the trial," a CNN spokesperson stated. Nonetheless, the incident has sparked a broader conversation about the responsibilities of journalists and the potential consequences of their actions on social media.
ELLEN DEGENERES CUTS 'FINAL TIES' WITH THE U.S. WITH THIS MOVE!
Adding to the chorus of criticism, New York Times best-selling author Jack Posobiec weighed in, stating, "CNN's Kaitlan Collins promotes Luigi Mangione's legal defense fund after Mangione [was] shown on video murdering a man in cold blood." The incident underscores the delicate balance journalists must maintain between reporting the news and inadvertently appearing to endorse controversial figures or causes.
