Karoline Leavitt during a briefing Shuts Down CNN’s Kaitlan Collins abruptly, cut off mid-question. Collins attempted to ask about the administration’s response to leaked Signal texts but was shut down, with Karoline Leavitt firmly stating, “I am not taking your follow-up.” The incident follows a tense exchange between Collins and President Trump the previous day when he also cut her off mid-question. The controversy deepens as the White House faces scrutiny over national security concerns related to leaked messages. CNN has yet to issue an official comment.