Kaitlan Collins Makes History with Unprecedented Dual Role at CNN

A Groundbreaking New Chapter

In a landmark development announced in late 2024, CNN has appointed Kaitlan Collins to an unprecedented expanded role as both Anchor and Chief White House Correspondent.

Dual Responsibilities

Collins will lead coverage of the incoming Trump administration while continuing to anchor her 9 p.m. show. This significant change will see her relocate from New York to Washington, D.C.

This unique position sets Collins apart in the industry, as it is unusual for someone managing a busy news beat, particularly that of chief White House correspondent, to simultaneously lead a primetime hour throughout the week.

Innovation in News Presentation

CNN is implementing format changes to enhance Collins’ coverage, including moving her show ‘The Source’ to broadcast from the D.C. newsroom rather than a traditional studio setting. This change reflects the network’s recognition that traditional news presentations are losing their ability to engage large audiences, particularly younger viewers who prefer less polished, more dynamic content delivery.

Track Record of Excellence

Collins has established herself as a political journalist known for her depth and tenacity, with an impressive history of securing exclusive interviews and breaking news. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to generate headlines through exclusive reporting and newsmaking interviews.

Looking Ahead

According to CNN Chairman and CEO Mark Thompson, Collins is ‘the perfect person to lead coverage of the new Trump White House’ while maintaining her primetime show The Source. Her journalistic excellence was recently recognized when she was named one of America’s 10 best TV news journalists by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics in late 2024.