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Trump Administration Blocks CNN From Oval Office Event as Kaitlan Collins Challenges White House Decision · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: CNN anchor Caitlyn Collins, challenged President Donald Trump's attempt to distance himself from Republicans midterm losses.
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[SPEAKER_00]: During CNN's election coverage, Collins highlighted Trump's contradictory messaging, regarding support for Republican candidates.
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[SPEAKER_00]: She noted that Trump had urged voters to treat him as though he were on the ballot.
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[SPEAKER_00]: However, after the election results, he claimed that his absence explained the Republican
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[SPEAKER_00]: A White House official sent Collins a message on election night arguing that Trump promoted candidates effectively.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Collins discussed the official's claim with Jake Tapper, pointing out its contradiction to Trump's campaign strategy.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Trump later claimed via truth's social that had he been on the ballot.
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[SPEAKER_00]: They would have won in a landslide.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Collins remarked that this contradicted Trump's messaging to voters just before the election.
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[SPEAKER_00]: She showcased footage of Trump urging supporters to pretend I'm on the ballot when voting.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Collins highlighted several Trump endorsed candidates who suffered defeats in key Senate races.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Ultimately, Collins suggested that the Trump administration is lost right now in navigating the aftermath.