Wed Nov 27 03:00:00 UTC 2024: ## CNN Names Kaitlan Collins Chief White House Correspondent and Primetime Anchor
**New York, NY (November 26, 2024)** – CNN announced today that Kaitlan Collins will assume the dual role of Chief White House Correspondent and anchor of her primetime show, *The Source with Kaitlan Collins*. This unprecedented expansion of her responsibilities will see Collins covering President-elect Trump’s second administration across all CNN platforms while simultaneously continuing to host her weekday 9 pm program.
CNN Chairman and CEO Mark Thompson praised Collins’ “depth and tenacity,” highlighting her record of exclusive interviews and scoops, including numerous major stories broken since the recent election. Since launching *The Source*, Collins has interviewed a wide range of high-profile figures, from Secretary Hillary Clinton and Vice President-elect JD Vance to President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Netanyahu. She also notably moderated CNN’s Republican Presidential Town Hall with former President Trump in May 2023.
Collins’ career at CNN, which began in 2017, has been marked by significant reporting on both the Biden and Trump administrations. She has covered major policy decisions and personnel changes, and has interviewed both presidents extensively on international issues. Her accomplishments have earned her recognition on prestigious lists such as TIME100 Next and Mediaite’s Most Influential People in News Media.
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