CNN's Kaitlan Collins Named Chief White House Correspondent, Keeps Primetime Anchor Role

Collins will lead coverage of President-elect Trump's second term while continuing to host her 9 p.m. program, 'The Source.'

Kaitlan Collins has been named CNN's Chief White House Correspondent, marking her return to the role she held during the Biden administration and Trump's first term.
Collins will continue anchoring her primetime show, 'The Source,' while relocating to Washington, D.C., to cover the White House.
CNN Chairman Mark Thompson praised Collins as a journalist with 'depth and tenacity,' highlighting her history of breaking news and conducting exclusive interviews.
Collins previously made headlines for sparring with Donald Trump during press briefings and a controversial CNN-hosted town hall earlier in 2023.
Her expanded role underscores CNN's strategy to blend in-field reporting with high-profile anchoring, positioning Collins as a key figure in the network's coverage of the Trump administration.