Karoline Leavitt Denies Follow-Up Question from CNN's Kaitlan Collins

White House Briefing Dynamics

• 📌 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refused to take a follow-up question from CNN's Kaitlan Collins during a Wednesday briefing.
• ⚠️ This occurred less than 24 hours after Collins was also prevented from asking a follow-up question to President Trump.

Leavitt's Response to Collins' Question

• 💡 Collins attempted to ask about the administration's response to released Signal texts, specifically a message from Pete that read "1415 strike drones on target and in all caps he said this is when the first bombs will definitely drop."
• 🗣️ Leavitt stated that she had already answered the question three times and would not be taking a follow-up on that specific topic from Collins.

Discussion on European Trade and Security

• 🚢 Collins then asked a follow-up question regarding Vice President's comments on Europe not doing enough to police waterways, referencing a Signal thread about 40% of European trade going through the Suez.
• 💰 Leavitt confirmed that the President shares the Vice President's opinion that Europe has been "freeloading on the backs of American taxpayers."
• 🤝 The President wants to ensure that Europe pays their fair share for security, a concern the Vice President also holds.