Kaitlan Collins Deletes Post After Boosting Legal Fund For Alleged CEO Assassin

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins has come under fire after allegedly promoting the legal defense fund for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Collins deleted the post from X following intense criticism, but screenshots of her message have continued circulating online.

Mangione was arrested after a nationwide search and is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of an act of terrorism. Surveillance footage reportedly captured him gunning down Thompson in what authorities believe was a politically motivated attack. Police later uncovered writings attributed to Mangione, in which he railed against the healthcare industry and corporations.

The case has taken a disturbing turn as leftist activists and journalists have attempted to defend or justify Mangione’s actions. Some have framed him as a hero for targeting an insurance executive, while others have helped raise money for his legal fund.

Collins’ deleted post linked to a website set up by Mangione’s attorneys, but she did not disclose that one of his legal representatives has ties to CNN. Critics immediately questioned why a high-profile journalist would boost financial support for a man accused of premeditated murder.

Mangione’s defense fund has already raised close to $500,000, as supporters rally behind his cause. Meanwhile, conservatives have pointed to the media’s silence on the disturbing glorification of an accused assassin, arguing that CNN and other outlets would cover the story differently if the suspect’s motives aligned with the right.

Collins has not responded to questions about her post, and CNN has yet to address the controversy. Meanwhile, Mangione remains in custody as his legal team prepares for trial.

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