In a surprising turn of events, CNN has abruptly cut Donald Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt from the air just days before the network is set to host the first 2024 presidential debate between her boss and President Biden. Leavitt was pulled from the interview with anchor Kasie Hunt just minutes after it began, leaving viewers shocked and raising questions about the network's handling of the upcoming debate.

The incident occurred when Hunt asked Leavitt about the former president's strategy for the upcoming debate in Atlanta, Georgia. Leavitt responded by stating that Trump is well prepared and doesn't rely on advisers to tell him what to say, unlike Joe Biden. She also mentioned that the debate stage could be a hostile environment for Trump and accused CNN's debate moderators, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, of biased coverage in the past.

Hunt immediately defended her colleagues, asserting that they were professionals, and proceeded to play prepared clips showing Trump's comments about what he expects from moderators. When Leavitt tried to speak up and argue that she was stating facts based on her colleagues' past statements, Hunt repeatedly interrupted her.

The interview took a swift turn when Hunt declared that she would stop the conversation, stating, "Ma'am, we're going to stop right there if you're going to keep attacking my colleagues." She then thanked Leavitt for her time and abruptly ended the interview, stating that she was welcome to come back and speak about Trump at any time.

Following the incident, Leavitt provided a statement to The Post, claiming that the on-air snub proved that Trump would not be treated fairly in the upcoming debate. She stated, "CNN cutting off my microphone for bringing up a debate moderator's history of anti-Trump lies just proves our point that President Trump will not be treated fairly in Thursday's debate."

The incident has brought attention to the upcoming CNN-hosted debate between Biden and Trump. The 90-minute showdown, set to take place in Atlanta, has gained significance as a rematch from the 2020 presidential election. Tapper and Bash will serve as moderators for the event.

CNN has defended Tapper and Bash, referring to them as "well respected veteran journalists who have covered politics for more than five decades combined." The network expressed confidence in their ability to co-moderate a substantial and fact-based discussion, highlighting their extensive experience in moderating major political debates, including CNN's Republican Presidential Primary Debate this cycle.

As the controversy unfolds, all eyes will be on the upcoming debate and how both candidates navigate the challenging questions and potential bias. The incident with Leavitt has raised concerns about the fairness and neutrality of the debate, setting the stage for a heated and highly anticipated showdown later this week.