Kaitlan Collins took a jab right back after Donald Trump’s so-called “tribute” during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, with a snarky social media post that clearly disregards Trump’s attempts to box her in. CNN, as usual, feathers its nest with faux outrage, seeking to capitalize on divisive narratives rather than address real journalistic integrity. The spin from mainstream outlets is predictable; they want viewers to believe this was a ‘clash’ of titans when it’s really just the latest chapter in a tired saga: Trump against the press.

This tension is manna from heaven for CNN—feeding the narrative that they’re the brave defenders of democracy. The irony? CNN has become a shell of itself, often trading authenticity for sensationalism. By framing Collins’ quick retort as a straight-up rebuttal to Trump’s “tribute,” they conveniently ignore the fact that it plays into the media’s long-term strategy: vilifying the former president while pretending to maintain a semblance of neutrality.

Let’s call it what it is: a classic game of political theater. Mainstream channels like CNN thrive on the drama while real issues linger in the shadows. Trump’s so-called “aim” at Collins should be viewed through an analytic lens, not as an opportunity for media to pat itself on the back and claim the moral high ground. It’s about time we dissect these narratives, exposing the corporate media’s obsession with clicks over truth.