A charged moment unfolded on CNN on Monday, June 24, when Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump’s national press secretary, veered from a question about Trump’s debate strategy to launch critical remarks at two veteran CNN journalists. Appearing on *CNN This Morning* with host Kasie Hunt, Leavitt was there to discuss the upcoming presidential debate between Trump, 78, and President Joe Biden, 81, set for June 27 and moderated by CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

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When Hunt, 39, pressed Leavitt, 26, on how Trump was preparing for the event, Leavitt sidestepped, saying, “President Trump knows his message. He’ll share his vision to make America strong, safe, and prosperous again.” She added, “He’s been doing this across the nation. That’s why he’s willingly entering a hostile environment at CNN, facing moderators who’ve made their negative views about him clear for eight years through biased coverage.”

Hunt swiftly countered, defending her colleagues. She emphasized that Tapper, 55, and Bash, 53, are seasoned professionals who have reported fairly on campaigns and interviewed candidates across the spectrum. “If you’re attacking the moderators, it’s usually a sign you’re losing,” Hunt remarked, urging Leavitt to focus on Trump’s plans rather than escalate her critique.

Undeterred, Leavitt tried to press her point about Tapper further. Hunt intervened, halting the interview with a firm warning: “Ma’am, we’ll end this if you keep attacking my colleagues.” The camera panned away from Leavitt as Hunt thanked her for joining and extended an open invitation to return if she wished to discuss Trump substantively.

CNN’s Response and Context

Following the contentious exchange, a CNN spokesperson told *PEOPLE*, praising Tapper and Bash as “highly respected veteran journalists with over five decades of political coverage between them.” The statement underscored their capability to helm a significant, fact-driven debate, expressing excitement for the June 27 event in Atlanta.

The first 2024 general election debate kicks off at 9 p.m. on Thursday, with a second scheduled for September 10, hosted by ABC News’ David Muir and Linsey Davis. The Hunt-Leavitt clash has heightened anticipation for the debate while raising questions about how campaign representatives navigate media in today’s polarized climate. As Leavitt sought to shield Trump with attacks, Hunt stood her ground, prioritizing professionalism and the discussion’s core focus.