CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Faces Backlash Over Deleted Post Linking to Luigi Mangione Website

Collins denies promoting a fundraising link for Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but critics question her actions.

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.