In a shocking turn of events, Karoline Leavitt, a member of the U.S. government, reportedly “banned” CNN’s Kaitlan Collins from attending a press briefing after what Leavitt called a “stupid” question that was apparently too much to handle.
The drama unfolded during a White House press briefing when Collins, known for her tough questioning, raised her hand to ask about a pressing issue. But Leavitt, who is known for her no-nonsense attitude, had a different idea. With a stern look on her face, Leavitt interrupted Collins and said, “You know what? That’s enough. I don’t have time for *that* level of nonsense today. Security, escort her out.”
The question in question? Collins reportedly asked about the administration’s stance on the color of the President’s socks during a critical meeting with world leaders. Collins, known for digging deep into any topic, somehow thought it was important to know if the President’s sock color had any bearing on his foreign policy decisions.
Leavitt was seen rolling her eyes and muttering under her breath, “Not today, Kaitlan. Not today.” Sources close to Leavitt said she was already on edge after a long day of dealing with much more significant questions about the economy, healthcare, and foreign diplomacy.
“Honestly, when you’re dealing with issues of national importance, sock color is the least of your worries,” one anonymous aide said. “I think Karoline just lost it. We’ve all been there.”
In the aftermath, Kaitlan Collins took to social media, sharing a video of her exit from the press briefing room. “When you ask a question and get banned instead of an answer… #TheStruggleIsReal,” Collins tweeted with a winking emoji, clearly not letting the bizarre encounter get the best of her.
CNN quickly issued a statement in support of Collins, calling her a “true professional” and vowing to continue asking the tough questions, even if they involve socks or any other bizarre topic.
“We stand behind Kaitlan Collins, who is just doing her job,” the CNN statement read. “If the color of socks is what it takes to uncover the truth, then so be it.”
Leavitt, for her part, refused to comment on the incident directly but did release a cryptic tweet later that evening: “Sometimes, you just have to protect the integrity of the briefing room. Some questions aren’t worth answering. #SockGate”
As for Collins, sources say she’s already preparing her next big question for the next press briefing. “I’m thinking of asking about the political implications of tie patterns next,” Collins hinted in a behind-the-scenes interview with her team. “Who knows? Maybe I’ll get kicked out again!”
