CNN's Kaitlan Collins Caught in Giggle Fit While Reporting Pentagon Shake-Up
You know how sometimes the news just writes itself in the most unexpected ways? That’s exactly what happened this weekend on CNN, when anchor Kaitlan Collins found herself in a very human moment—breaking into a fit of giggles during what should’ve been a serious segment about Pentagon leadership changes.
It started off like any other primetime report. Collins was delivering an update on the latest fallout from an internal Pentagon investigation—two officials had just been fired, and Chief of Staff Joe Kasper was stepping down. But right in the middle of her update, laughter from off-camera echoed into the studio. Collins tried to maintain her composure, but you could see she was struggling. Smiling, she paused, muttered a polite “Excuse me,” and attempted to carry on.
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But then, a second off-camera chuckle slipped through. That was it—she was done. Her efforts to power through were commendable, but the moment had already taken on a life of its own. And while she did eventually wrap up the report, the control room quickly cut to a commercial, leaving viewers to speculate about what had caused the giggle fit.
The internet, of course, went wild. Some viewers thought the absurdity of having to repeatedly say “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth”—a former Fox News host now in a top Pentagon role—was what did her in. Others guessed maybe a producer whispered something in her ear, or she just had a coughing fit that sounded a little too joyful. The truth? Still unclear.
But this all came after a tense week for Collins. Not only has she had a front-row seat to the Pentagon drama, but she’s also still dealing with heat from the White House. In a recent press briefing, President Trump dismissed her questions and credibility in his usual confrontational style. When she tried pressing him about a deportation case involving a U.S. resident sent back to El Salvador—despite a judge’s protection order—Trump brushed her off, saying, “That’s why nobody watches you anymore.”
Yet even with the pressure, Collins stays the course. In a recent Vanity Fair piece, she described herself as a “joyful warrior”—a phrase that suddenly feels especially fitting given this recent broadcast. Sometimes, even amid the chaos of leaks, firings, and political tension, you just have to laugh. And honestly, it was refreshing. In a world of highly polished, buttoned-up anchors, seeing one crack up—just for a moment—reminded us that behind every serious news report is a human being.
So, if you missed it, don’t worry—the clip is all over social media. Whether you think it was nerves, absurdity, or just a good old-fashioned laughing fit, it’s a moment that proves even in the most high-stakes newsrooms, laughter can find a way in.
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