In a fiery press briefing that quickly became the talk of Washington, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stunned the media by banning CNN’s Kaitlan Collins from future briefings.

 

 

The shocking move came after Collins asked what Leavitt called a “stupid and politically charged” question regarding allegations of leaked

military intelligence under the Trump administration.

 

The controversy centers on a private messaging exchange involving senior officials from Trump’s inner circle and Fox News host Pete

Hegseth.

 

According to reports, the messages contained details about an active military strike—including timing and specific weaponry—that were

allegedly shared just 31 minutes before execution.

 

This included mentions of Tomahawk missiles and F-18 fighter jets, raising alarms about potential threats to national security.

 

Karoline Leavitt immediately hit back against the allegations, stating that no classified information had been shared in the thread.

 

She cited the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, who personally denied any breach of protocol or national security.

 

“The Defense Department has clarified that the messaging thread did not disclose any classified information, operational plans, or sensitive

 

sources,” Leavitt declared firmly.

 

She emphasized that multiple national security leaders—including the heads of the CIA, FBI, and National Intelligence—have all testified

under oath supporting this assessment.

 

 

Despite this, journalists continued pressing for accountability, citing the Department of Defense’s classification manual.

 

That manual categorizes the disclosure of timing, military assets, and strike targets as confidential and sensitive.

 

Leavitt repeatedly pushed back, staying aligned with Hegseth’s official position and slamming the media’s “misleading narrative.”

 

She accused the press of turning a military achievement into a political weapon.

 

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins then questioned whether any personnel would face consequences—prompting a dramatic moment that ignited outrage.

 

Visibly frustrated, Leavitt called the question “disrespectful” and an attempt to politicize national security.

 

Moments later, she announced that Collins would not be allowed back to the press briefings “until further notice.”

 

The bold decision triggered instant reactions online, with conservatives applauding Leavitt’s defense of the administration and critics

accusing her of muzzling the press.

 

Leavitt assured the public that President Trump maintains full confidence in his national security team.

 

“There will be no resignations or dismissals,” she said, brushing aside speculation about internal fallout.

 

She also targeted The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, accusing him of spreading false information and using the controversy for political gain.

 

“The public should judge the credibility of the Secretary of Defense—not a known anti-Trump reporter,” Leavitt snapped.

 

 

As tensions rose, reporters pressed further, questioning how similar disclosures could affect future troop safety.

 

Leavitt emphasized that the safety of American service members remains the administration’s top priority.

 

“No administration has done more to protect our troops while taking decisive action against global threats,” she claimed.

 

She pointed to recent military strikes against Houthi targets as evidence of operational success.

 

According to Leavitt, these actions significantly reduced terrorist activity and showcased the administration’s strategic effectiveness.

 

Critics, however, are not convinced.

 

Many question whether the administration is downplaying the severity of the leak to avoid scandal during an election year.

 

 

They argue that mishandling of sensitive data—even if technically unclassified—sets a dangerous precedent.

 

Meanwhile, billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly offered to assist in investigating how Jeffrey Goldberg’s contact information was exposed

during the messaging exchange.

 

Both the White House counsel’s office and the National Security Council are conducting internal reviews of the situation.

 

Conservative commentator Dave Portnoy added fuel to the fire by demanding the resignation of Congressman Mike Waltz, who was named in

the leaked thread.

 

The White House quickly rallied to Waltz’s defense, dismissing the calls for resignation as “baseless political attacks.”

 

 

Leavitt reiterated that President Trump has “unwavering trust” in Waltz and the rest of his national security advisers.

 

As the controversy unfolds, the administration is under growing pressure to clarify its stance on what constitutes a security breach.

 

Despite that, Leavitt maintained a confident tone, asserting that critics are simply trying to score political points.

 

She framed the situation as a classic case of media bias aimed at undermining Trump’s leadership.

 

“This administration will not be intimidated by hostile reporters or partisan smear campaigns,” Leavitt said.

 

With Elon Musk joining the fray, the drama has taken on a tech-meets-politics dimension that promises to fuel headlines for weeks.

 

Whether the banning of Kaitlan Collins becomes a permanent precedent—or a media firestorm that fizzles out—remains to be seen.

 

But one thing is certain: the Trump White House is not backing down.

 

And Karoline Leavitt just proved she’s willing to draw the line—on live TV.