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EVEN CNN's Kaitlan Collins ADMITS: Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Defended Her From Saudi Pressure

Gary FranchiFebruary 12, 2026218 views
EVEN CNN's Kaitlan Collins ADMITS: Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Defended Her From Saudi Pressure
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You know the Trump administration is doing something right when even CNN's most notorious Trump-hating host has to admit they've got her back. Kaitlan Collins, who has spent years attacking President Trump at every turn, just dropped a bombshell admission that should make every American proud of our new White House Press Secretary.

During a recent interview on the "Absolutely Not" podcast, Collins revealed that it was none other than Karoline Leavitt—Trump's brilliant young Press Secretary—who stepped up to defend Collins' rights as a journalist when Saudi officials tried to shut her down during an overseas trip.

Think about that for a moment, Patriots. Here's Collins, who has made a career out of hostile questioning and biased reporting against Trump, and yet when push came to shove, it was a Trump administration official who had her back against foreign pressure.

This revelation perfectly encapsulates what the America First movement is all about. While the left loves to paint Trump and his team as authoritarian enemies of the press, the reality is exactly the opposite. Leavitt, representing the Trump administration, stood firm against foreign interference and defended press freedom—even for a journalist who regularly attacks her boss.

"It was White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt who stepped in to defend her rights as a journalist," Collins admitted during the podcast interview.

This is the kind of principled leadership we need more of in Washington. Leavitt didn't ask Collins about her political leanings or whether she'd been fair to President Trump. She simply did what Americans do—stood up for what's right, regardless of personal politics.

Real Leadership in Action

While Collins may continue her anti-Trump crusade back home, this moment of honesty reveals something the mainstream media desperately wants to hide: the Trump administration consistently demonstrates more integrity and principle than their critics.

Karoline Leavitt's actions abroad show exactly why President Trump chose her for this crucial role. She's not just defending the administration—she's defending American values, even when it benefits her political opponents.

How's that for putting America First, folks?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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FreedomFirst47Verified1 hours ago
Wow, even Collins had to admit it. Says a lot about Karoline's character that she'd defend someone from a network that's been hostile to Trump.
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LibertyBelleVerifiedjust now
Leavitt continues to impress. She's young but she clearly understands what America First really means - protecting our values and our people, even liberal journalists.
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ConstitutionDefenderVerifiedjust now
THIS is how you drain the swamp! No special favors for foreign governments, period.
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AmericaStrongVerifiedjust now
What exactly was the Saudi pressure about? The article doesn't give enough details on what they were trying to get Collins to do or not do.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
This is why I have hope for this administration. Standing on principle even when it would be easy to look the other way. Leavitt is proving to be an excellent choice for Press Secretary.
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TruthSeeker88Verifiedjust now
Couldn't agree more. She's showing real backbone against foreign pressure.
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MediaWatcher2024Verifiedjust now
I worked in media for 15 years and foreign governments putting pressure on journalists is more common than people think. Good on Leavitt for stepping up.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Finally someone in the Trump administration standing up for press freedom, even defending CNN! This is what real leadership looks like.
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ConservativeVoiceVerifiedjust now
Exactly right! Leavitt shows class and professionalism regardless of which network she's dealing with.