In a surprising moment of cross-aisle solidarity, CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins recently shared how White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt came to her defense during a presidential trip to Saudi Arabia — despite their frequent clashes.
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins credits WH Press Secy. Leavitt for defending her against Saudi Royal Guard pushback
Katherine Mosack
Feb 13, 2026 | 2:10 PM
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