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The Short Version
President Donald Trump scolded CNN anchor and White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins at the United Nations General Assembly, telling her she should not be covering him following a White House ban on CNN and other outlets.
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Trump scolds Kaitlan Collins at the UN
When Kaitlan Collins asked Trump a question regarding an Iran war poll at the UN General Assembly, Trump told her, 'You shouldn't be here covering me.' Collins noted that CNN was credentialed by the UN to cover the event.
September 22, 2026 · Verified event
The Beef
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September 22, 2026
Trump scolds Kaitlan Collins at the UN
Verified eventWhen Kaitlan Collins asked Trump a question regarding an Iran war poll at the UN General Assembly, Trump told her, 'You shouldn't be here covering me.' Collins noted that CNN was credentialed by the UN to cover the event.
Source ↗September 21, 2026
CNN and news outlets file lawsuit against Trump administration
Legal filingCNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a First Amendment lawsuit alleging the administration unlawfully revoked their access to White House grounds based on viewpoint discrimination.
Source ↗September 18, 2026
Trump announces White House ban on select news organizations
Public statementDonald Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned from the White House, accusing them of reporting false information.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Active. The confrontation at the UN follows a broader dispute between the Trump administration and major media outlets over White House credentialing and press access, which is subject to a First Amendment lawsuit.
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Sources
- 1.SourceTrump scolds Kaitlan Collins at the UN · Sep 22, 2026
- 2.SourceCNN and news outlets file lawsuit against Trump administration · Sep 21, 2026
- 3.SourceTrump announces White House ban on select news organizations · Sep 18, 2026
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