Overview

• Kaitlan Collins shared a link to a website created by Luigi Mangione’s legal defense team, which included a fundraising link for his defense fund.
• The post, made on the social media platform X, was deleted after receiving significant criticism, particularly from conservative commentators.
• Collins has denied promoting the fundraising aspect of the website, stating she only reported on the website’s creation as newsworthy.
• Critics argue that sharing the link without context could be interpreted as support for Mangione, who faces charges including first-degree murder and terrorism-related offenses.
• CNN has defended Collins, stating the post was intended to report on developments in the case, but the controversy has fueled broader debates about journalistic responsibility.