CNN’s Kaitlan Collins got a much-needed dose of reality this week when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. boldly confronted her—and the mainstream media establishment—head-on during a live interview. It was a moment that not only exposed the media’s inherent biases but also highlighted the contempt elite journalists hold toward anyone who dares question their narrative.
Collins, whose CNN program has consistently served as a mouthpiece for establishment talking points, visibly bristled when RFK Jr. pointedly accused mainstream media of manipulating public perceptions and selectively reporting facts to serve their political agenda. Kennedy, known for his fierce independence and willingness to challenge the official narrative, did not back down from holding the media accountable.
“You guys are not telling the truth about a lot of things,” Kennedy stated unflinchingly, prompting Collins to defensively retort, “We report the facts as they are.” But Kennedy was having none of it, pressing further, “No, Kaitlan, you and your network cherry-pick details to fit a predetermined narrative. Americans are smarter than that and deserve better.”
RFK JR: "[People] should also be skeptical about any medical advice, they need to do their own research." pic.twitter.com/6Q1g6DK4aS
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 23, 2025
Indeed, Americans do deserve better, especially after years of biased coverage from CNN and its liberal peers. We remember all too well when CNN and the establishment propaganda machine relentlessly attacked President Trump, twisted every word he said, and buried any story that threatened their preferred candidates. Their mission was clear: to shape public opinion rather than inform it.
RFK Jr.’s confrontation was not merely about correcting Collins personally; it represented a broader indictment of corporate media’s betrayal of journalistic integrity. For years, mainstream outlets have dismissed legitimate concerns raised by conservatives and independent thinkers, labeling them “conspiracy theories” or “misinformation” to silence debate and maintain control over the narrative.
Take, for example, CNN’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Kennedy rightly pointed out, the network openly mocked and censored alternative viewpoints, even when emerging evidence supported them. They ridiculed questions about vaccine safety and efficacy and aggressively promoted mandates and lockdowns that devastated American lives and livelihoods. Now, even mainstream medical authorities concede that many of these so-called conspiracies were, in fact, valid concerns all along.
Kennedy’s fearless approach is exactly what’s needed today. Americans are tired of being manipulated and misled by media elites who claim neutrality but clearly serve partisan interests. He reminded Collins—and by extension, CNN—that their duty is to the American people, not to their powerful corporate owners or political allies.
.@SecKennedy: “My Uncle tried to do this but he was killed and it never got done; and ever since then we’ve been waiting for a President who would stand up and speak on behalf of the health of the American people.” pic.twitter.com/kR7abbLHmX
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) May 22, 2025
This latest exchange exposes the deep-seated arrogance of media figures who believe they know better than the American public. Collins’ discomfort upon being challenged is emblematic of a media class unaccustomed to criticism or accountability. They have become accustomed to controlling the flow of information and shaping public opinion without pushback, and they do not appreciate being held to account.
Under President Trump’s leadership, we’ve already witnessed significant progress in calling out this media malpractice. Trump himself has repeatedly labeled CNN and others as “fake news,” forcing voters to become savvier consumers of information. RFK Jr.’s moment with Collins continues that tradition, reminding us all to question the narratives we are fed daily.
For our democracy to thrive, we must demand transparency and honesty from those entrusted with informing us. Media elites cannot continue to hide behind claims of neutrality while shamelessly promoting partisan propaganda. RFK Jr.’s stand against CNN is a rallying cry for all Americans who value truth, integrity, and a truly free press. It’s time we follow his example and hold the media accountable at every turn.
