CNN host cuts Trump campaign spokesperson short in heated interview

A CNN anchor has abruptly ended an interview with Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt ahead of the first presidential debate.

The debate, hosted by CNN, is set for Thursday between President Joe Biden and Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Anchor Kasie Hunt’s discussion with Leavitt derailed soon after starting, focusing on Trump's debate preparations.

Leavitt claimed: “President Trump is well prepared... Unlike Joe Biden, he doesn’t have to hide away and have his advisors tell him what to say".

She added that Trump faces a “hostile environment” due to CNN moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, accusing them of bias.

Hunt defended her colleagues as "professionals" and argued, “If you’re attacking the moderators, you’re usually losing".

When asked about Biden, Leavitt started criticising Tapper, leading Hunt to warn: “Ma’am, I’m going to stop this interview if you continue to attack my colleagues".

After Leavitt insisted she was “stating facts,” Hunt cut the interview short, inviting Leavitt to return at any time.

Hunt also defended her stance on X, emphasising respect for her colleagues regardless of political affiliation.

Leavitt replied to her post on X, accusing Hunt of cutting off her microphone for mentioning Tapper's history of "anti-Trump lies".

"This proved our point that President Trump will not be treated fairly on Thursday," she added.

[michellehenry]

These reporters have called Trump a Nazi. Sure, unbiased.

[salasaro]

OMG, don't attack my corrupt, biased collegues !

[nananagasaki]

This is basically someone just sticking their fingers in their ears and going 'nah nah nah nah nah'... Infantile.

[hoppermantis]

Not a heated interview. This was fact suppression. They didnt want it out. Watch her head tilt. Someone was screaming in her earpiece.

[hotchihuahua]

CNN is not a neutral setting for this presidential debate !

[timothyclay]

The CNN host seems to be terrorfied to hear what Koroline has to say. I can't help but wonder why that is?

[estherbauer]

WOW She couldn’t even get a complete sentence, out she got so emotional and angry.

[timothytessier]

I am patiently waiting for Kasie Hunt to tweet "OMG, I cannot believe she Unfriended me! " lololol.... what a clown show CNN

[markbeals]

Gotta be one of the funniest moments ever on CNN!!!

[hxvxlrg]

CNN in PANIC mode it's going to get better soon THEY will be screaming the loudest 😂😂😂😂

[ericab]

Levitt didn't disrespect she just stated the truth something the left can't handle.

[earnesttbass]

😂 and CNN is doing the debates😅. They can't handle the truth

[edwarddonovan]

Kasey, your reaction to anything counter to your narrative is indicative to what will occur on Thursday night.

If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen.

[donotcomply]

Emotionally incontinent. But who even watches that tripe

[rameshhansaravendra]

Can trump wear a camera on his jacket and post his version on YouTube?

[AnaCruz-hlyg]

We will see the same during the debate Trump will be cut every second

[paulveenings]

Isn’t CNN hosting the debate. Should be a hoot 😂

[davej]

Your speech is free as long as you agree with us.

[lori]

Kasie has blocked her comments what a 🤡

[Kat-fqei]

So that CNN host is not capable of standing up to attacks... and just runs away...