In an interview on June 11, 2026, CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins stated that President Donald Trump's core supporters may not be aware that he seeks validation from mainstream media, despite his ongoing conflicts with it. Collins made these remarks during a conversation with New York Times reporter Shawn McCreesh for Interview magazine.
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Kaitlan Collins Discusses Trump's Relationship with Media
CNN's Kaitlan Collins commented in an interview that President Trump’s supporters might not recognize his desire for validation from mainstream media, despite his history of conflict with it. The remarks were made during a discussion with New York Times reporter Shawn McCreesh.
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- ✕ editorializing: do not know that he 'seeks validation' from the news media
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Kaitlan Collins: MAGA base doesn’t realize Trump ‘seeks validation’ from mainstream media
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Kaitlan Collins Discusses Trump's Relationship with Media