Kaitlan Collins Faces Backlash Over Mangione Post

CNN's Kaitlan Collins faced backlash after sharing a link to a website created by the defense team of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Collins initially posted about the website, which reportedly included a link to a fundraising page, but later denied promoting a fundraiser, claiming she only shared the newsworthy fact of the website's existence. Despite deleting the post, Collins has been criticized for using her platform to seemingly support Mangione, who has become a controversial figure. Critics argue her actions were inappropriate given her position as CNN's White House Correspondent and the nature of the crime involved. The incident has sparked widespread criticism across social media, with some pointing out potential conflicts of interest, as one of Collins' colleagues is reportedly on the defense team. CNN has defended Collins, stating her post was intended as a report on the legal proceedings.