Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 22, 2026 — During a visit to the United Nations in New York, President Donald Trump directly confronted CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins. The President stated to Collins, “You should not be here.”

This interaction occurred during President Trump’s presence at the United Nations. The confrontation underscores a broader pattern of tension between the Trump administration and specific news organizations. In the past, certain news outlets faced bans from White House grounds, leading to legal challenges against such restrictions.

The specific context for President Trump’s remarks to Kaitlan Collins was not detailed beyond his presence at the United Nations. The reporter’s outlet, CNN, has been among those news organizations that have experienced friction with the administration. The summary indicates that the administration had previously imposed bans on access to the White House for some media entities. These actions have reportedly been met with legal opposition from the affected news organizations, who are contesting the validity of the bans.

The exact timing and circumstances of the confrontation within the UN visit were not provided. Similarly, the details surrounding the previous White House bans, including the specific outlets affected, the dates of the bans, and the outcomes of any court challenges, were not included in the provided information. The statement “You should not be here” was the direct quote attributed to President Trump in response to Kaitlan Collins’ presence.

This incident serves as a notable example of the ongoing dynamics between the White House and segments of the press corps, a relationship characterized by frequent disputes and challenges to access and reporting.


Story summarized from the original created by Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.

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