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Trump has 'embraced' the media more than his predecessors, CNN host admits

CNN's Kaitlan Collins credits President Trump for his exceptional media accessibility and stamina, noting he often holds 45-minute press sessions and operates on as little as four hours of sleep.

  • On Monday, CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins praised President Donald Trump as unusually accessible, saying he has "embraced the media" in ways other presidents did not.
  • Actor-first: President Trump's spontaneous Q&A habit transformed routine events into spectacles, Collins said, noting Trump will take questions for 45 minutes.
  • Collins recounted Trump's minimal sleep and late-night consultations with staff; he reportedly slept four to five hours a night in the White House, waking staffers and reviewing recorded cable news with Fox News on TV.
  • On Monday, Kaitlan Collins described a tense exchange about National Guard coverage and recalled being defended by Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, after exclusion from an event.
  • Comparing administrations, Collins said former Presidents rarely responded to shouted questions, contrasting Trump’s accessibility with Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and stressing press access remains vital.
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