Collins has recently faced criticism on social media over her coverage of President Donald Trump, with some users jokingly comparing her to "a female Jim Acosta."

CNN employees were notified of her departure on Thursday, when she reportedly told coworkers her gripes with the company.

CNN on-air personality Kaitlan Collins will need a new executive producer for the rest of the year. Collins, 32, has been hosting "The Source" on CNN since July 2023. Prior to landing that gig, she was a co-anchor on "CNN This Morning.