CNN cuts off Trump campaign spokeswoman mid-interview ahead of debate | 24 June 2024 | CNN abruptly cut Donald Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt from the air on June 24 - just days before the network is set to host the first presidential debate between her boss and Joe Biden. Anchor Kasie Hunt ended the interview after Leavitt noted the debate stage would likely be a "hostile environment" for Trump -- and [accurately] accused CNN's debate moderators, co-hosts Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, of biased coverage of him in the past. (Video)