Kaitlan Collins: Short Biography

Kaitlan Collins was born on April 7, 1992, in Prattville, Alabama. She attended the University of Alabama and graduated in 2014 with a degree in political science and journalism. Her career began at The Daily Caller as an entertainment reporter. She was soon promoted to White House correspondent, covering President Trump’s administration.

In 2017, she joined CNN and quickly rose to become its Chief White House Correspondent at age 28. She is now the anchor of The Source, a prime-time news show. Collins is recognized for her sharp questions, calm presence, and dedication to fair reporting.

10 Memorable Quotes by Kaitlan Collins

1. “I never thought I’d be covering the White House. I never thought I’d be covering the White House for CNN while Donald Trump was president.”
2. “It’s so important to be ready for whatever is going to be thrown at you.”
3. “I believe you should always be polite when you ask a question. I’m from Alabama. I’m not rude.”
4. “I was a chemistry major when I first went to college, which turned out to be a huge mistake. When I realized that, I decided to try an early journalism course.”
5. “If I hadn’t worked at the Daily Caller, I don’t know if I’d be covering Trump. I’ve never been opinionated or ideological.”
6. “When you are on the White House beat, you have to be prepared to travel at any moment.”
7. “You learn quickly that the questions you ask matter just as much as the answers you get.”
8. “I try to approach every interview with fairness and respect, no matter who I’m speaking with.”
9. “Being a reporter means you never really clock out — you have to be ready at all hours.”
10. “I’ve always believed that if you do the work, the work will speak for itself.”