Karoline Leavitt SHUTS DOWN CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Over Trump’s Claims on Biden’s Pardons

In a fiery exchange during Monday’s White House press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fiercely responded to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins after she pressed for evidence supporting former President Donald Trump’s claim that pardons signed by President Joe Biden were “void” and “vacant.”

The back-and-forth erupted after Collins questioned Leavitt about Trump’s post on Truth Social, in which the former president claimed that Biden’s pardons—granted in the final days of his presidency—were illegitimate because they were allegedly signed by autopen without Biden’s knowledge or consent.

Collins, CNN’s chief White House correspondent and primetime anchor, demanded to know if there was any “evidence” to substantiate Trump’s assertion that these pardons were invalid.

Leavitt, unphased by the inquiry, responded with a sharp retort: “You’re a reporter, you should find out.”

Trump’s Controversial Claims About Biden’s Pardons

The controversy began earlier in the week when Trump took to social media to cast doubt on the legitimacy of several pardons Biden issued before leaving office.

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Specifically, Trump questioned whether Biden, who has faced criticism for his age and cognitive abilities, was even aware of the pardons being signed on his behalf by an autopen.

Trump’s post targeted several last-minute pardons, including preemptive clemency granted to figures like former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and Dr.Anthony Fauci.

“The ‘Pardons’ that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

In his post, Trump went further, alleging that Biden may not have even been aware of the pardons and suggesting that staff members who used the autopen could be guilty of criminal or illegal conduct.

The Heated Exchange Between Collins and Leavitt

Collins pressed Leavitt for clarity, asking if Trump’s legal advisers had spoken to him before making such claims publicly.

Leavitt, however, quickly turned the tables on the CNN anchor, saying that the question surrounding Biden’s cognitive ability in issuing the pardons was one that the media should be asking more seriously.

“The president [Trump] was raising the point, did the president [Biden] even know about these pardons? Was his legal signature used without his consent or knowledge?” Leavitt responded, emphasizing that the issue warranted further investigation.

Leavitt didn’t stop there. She took aim at Biden’s mental acuity, suggesting that if Biden’s signature had been used without his consent, it could indicate “criminal or illegal behavior.”

“I think it’s a question that everybody in this room should be looking into,” she said pointedly, addressing the gathered reporters.

Leavitt Challenges the Media to Investigate Biden’s Pardons

The press secretary’s remarks echoed a broader narrative gaining traction among some conservatives, who have questioned the authenticity of Biden’s actions in his final days in office.

Trump, in particular, has continued to allege that the former president was unaware of key decisions made by his staff, including the controversial pardons.

Trump’s Truth Social post further fueled the fire, stating: “The necessary Pardoning Documents were not explained to, or approved by, Biden.

He knew nothing about them, and the people that did may have committed a crime.”

Leavitt underscored this point during the briefing, suggesting that such serious claims about Biden’s mental state and the validity of his pardons could potentially signal broader issues of governance within the White House.

Trump’s Broader Claims About the ‘Unselect Committee’ and Investigations

The controversy surrounding the pardons was just one part of Trump’s wider critique of the Biden administration.

In his post, Trump also targeted the ongoing investigations into his own actions, including those relating to the January 6 Capitol attack.

He further threatened to prosecute members of Congress involved in the probes, including those on the “Unselect Committee,” which he claims destroyed and deleted evidence related to their two-year investigation.

Trump’s statement read:

“Therefore, those on the Unselect Committee, who destroyed and deleted ALL evidence obtained during their two year Witch Hunt of me, and many other innocent people, should fully understand that they are subject to investigation at the highest level.”

These remarks, which are likely to stoke further political division, come as Trump continues to push back against the legal challenges that have dogged him since leaving office.

Leavitt’s Tough Stand Against CNN

During the press briefing, Leavitt remained resolute in defending Trump’s claims while questioning the legitimacy of Biden’s pardons.

She took direct aim at CNN, which has faced criticism in recent years for its partisan coverage, especially during the Trump administration.

Leavitt’s sharp response to Collins—“You’re a reporter, you should find out”—was seen by many as a direct challenge to mainstream media outlets and their tendency to scrutinize Trump’s statements while giving less attention to issues involving Biden’s administration.

The exchange between Collins and Leavitt serves as a microcosm of the broader media landscape, where political figures and journalists are constantly at odds over the narrative surrounding key issues like presidential pardons and government accountability.

Conclusion: The Growing Rift Between the Parties

As Trump continues to assert that Biden’s last-minute pardons were invalid, and as the media digs deeper into the claims, the political divide between the two parties remains stark.

Leavitt’s fiery defense of Trump’s stance highlights the deepening rift, while Collins’ pointed questions underscore the ongoing tension between the White House and the press.

The situation around Biden’s pardons, Trump’s accusations, and the broader political implications of these claims are likely to continue to unfold.

Whether the media will take a deeper look into Biden’s cognitive abilities, as Leavitt suggests, remains to be seen.

But one thing is certain: the battle for public opinion on these matters is far from over, and the stakes have never been higher.