Kaitlan Collins Deletes Post Linking to Luigi Mangione Defense Fund

CNN's White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins faced backlash after sharing a link to a website established by Luigi Mangione's defense team, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The website, which Collins linked to in a now-deleted post, provides information about Mangione's defense and how to contribute to his legal fund. Critics accused Collins of endorsing a fundraising effort for Mangione, leading to significant criticism from conservative figures and media commentators. Despite the allegations, Collins and a CNN spokesperson clarified that the post was merely informational about the defense team's website and not an endorsement of the fundraising component. Following the backlash, Collins deleted the post but has not issued an apology, which some commentators have criticized. Mangione, who hails from a wealthy family, has already raised substantial funds for his defense, drawing further controversy.