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karoline leavitt struggles to deescalate firestorm around trump s whit

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a performance on Fox News that left even seasoned political watchers stunned — not just for what she said, but how far she was willing to go... Her latest outburst came as Trump ramped up his attacks on New York mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, vowing to withhold funds from the city. Leavitt, ever the loyal soldier, followed his lead with a tirade so venomous critics said it blurred the line between political messaging and open incitement. The vitriolic attack on Democrats came after she was asked about a video in which the front-runner in New York’s mayoral race, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, refused to say he thinks Hamas should disarm. A furious Leavitt didn’t hold back, sinking to the lowest level of any White House press secretary in modern history debasing Democratic voters and even seeming to lay the groundwork for future arrests as... “The Democrat party’s main constituency are made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens and violent criminals.

That is who the Democrat party is catering to,” she sputtered with a grin lighting up her face. Parts of the White House are being demolished – despite Donald Trump’s statement that his new ballroom will not affect the existing building. An administration source tells the New York Times that the entire East Wing will be razed to the ground. Staff at the neighboring building, the Treasury Department headquarters, have been asked not to photograph the demolition, writes the Washington Post. The New Republic reports White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to rationalize the demolition of a section of the historic White House on Fox News.Speaking on Fox News’s Jesse Watters Primetime Tuesday, Leavitt... "It will leave the existing building untouched.

Really. It will be close by, but not touching it," President Donald Trump said in July when signing an executive order authorizing the construction of a new ballroom for the White House. But on Monday, a demolition crane arrived. By last night, the East Wing was almost completely gone. "We just have no idea what they're doing." Master of real estate fraud, Donald Trump, has destroyed the historic East Wing of the White House without approval or oversight.

Naturally, the government has told workers not to take or share photos, as they document crime. The Orange Felon's Treasury Department has warned federal workers not to take or share photos of the White House East Wing demolition, The Wall Street Journal reports. — Read the rest The post Workers warned not to share ph… As images of the facade’s dismantling went viral Monday night, the Treasury Department warned its staff of “security” issues related to sharing the photos. Though Karoline Leavitt has outlasted some of her White House press secretary predecessors from President Donald Trump's first administration, there are signs that she's feeling the pressure. While Leavitt has certainly had some embarrassing press briefing blunders, it seems that Trump is ramping up his hands-on approach when it comes to trying to keep Leavitt steady.

According to a post on X, formerly Twitter, on July 31, 2025, the special assistant and communications advisor to the president, Margo Martin, was spotted in the back of the room during a press... In Martin's hands was a heavily-sharpied note, which appeared to be in Trump's bold handwriting. Upon receiving the note, Leavitt made a quick correction to something she had misspoken earlier. Seen in another post on X, Leavitt does her best to smile through issuing a mea culpa in regards to the president's current trade deal with the European Union, stating, "I stand corrected, it... If anything, this is yet another sign that Leavitt is ready to break up with Trump and possibly depart the White House sooner rather than later. There have been signs that Karoline Leavitt might not be enjoying her position as the youngest ever White House Press Secretary as much as she lets on.

From subtle suggestions like Leavitt's summer reading list that includes books about being a stay at home mom, to Leavitt's low-energy briefings, it does appear as if the petite firebrand is running out of... Now that it seems President Donald Trump is watching her like a hawk, it's only a matter of time before Leavitt slips up once again, perhaps giving her the excuse she finally needs to... Plus, Leavitt wasn't even Trump's first choice for press secretary — apparently controversial conservative personality Laura Loomer was in the running alongside Leavitt, which surely must get under the skin. With Leavitt showing signs she'd like to pivot into mom life, maybe knowing Trump most likely has a backup plan with Loomer might help catalyze Leavitt to escape. However, for now it seems she's succumbed herself to toiling away at a job she struggles to get perfect, with a boss appearing to grow impatient over her slip ups. AlterNet is an award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original journalism and amplifies the best of hundreds of other independent media sources.

AlterNet's aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the environment, human rights and civil liberties, social justice, media, health care issues, and more. Since its inception in 1998, AlterNet.org has grown dramatically to keep pace with the public demand for independent news. We provide free online content to millions of readers, serving as a reliable filter, keeping our vast audience well-informed and engaged, helping them to navigate a culture of information overload and providing an alternative... The New Republic reports White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to rationalize the demolition of a section of the historic White House on Fox News. Speaking on Fox News’s Jesse Watters Primetime Tuesday, Leavitt tried to deescalate the firestorm that arose from viral photographs of the White House East Wing, which Trump is demolishing to make way for his... Leavitt claims Americans voted for the devastation.

“He is the builder in chief,” Leavitt said. “In large part, he was reelected back to this people’s house because he is good at building things. He has done it his entire life, his entire career.” Leavitt also attempted to brush off harrowing images of smashed wood, leveled walls and crumbling plaster, arguing that the East Wing of the White House would be “more modern and beautiful than ever.” Wheeling-Nippon Steel raises Galvalume coating extras Local Turkish scrap market moves up on lower end

Most Turkish re-rollers provide discounts for coated steel amid low demand Zaporizhstal urges not to increase freight tariffs of Ukrainian Railways Global View on Scrap: Turkey peaks as buyers step back, Asia stable amid adverse weather White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has already shown there’s just about nothing she won’t say in service of her boss. Everybody understands spin, but her latest pronouncement made social media take note of what appears to be Leavitt’s total lack of self-awareness. Addressing the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy workers Wednesday in Washington, D.C., Leavitt proclaimed, “hatred has no place in the United States of America under President Donald Trump.”

Apparently, she doesn’t follow the president on Truth Social, where, just this week, he’s hated on entertainers Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce and Bono. Leavitt: Hatred has no place in the United States of America under President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/NURTgNV2wc As one X follower replied to Leavitt, “Are MAGA and Trump aware of that?” In an unexpected and fiery moment at the White House press briefing, Fox News’ Karoline Leavitt, the 27-year-old press secretary for the Trump administration, found herself in the spotlight after a heated confrontation with... This confrontation, which caught both the press and the public by surprise, marked a significant moment in Leavitt’s rapid rise in political circles and her growing influence within the press corps. The intense exchange unfolded when Peter Alexander, a seasoned reporter known for his tough questioning, confronted Leavitt on President Trump’s controversial immigration policies.

Specifically, he asked about the sweeping deportations that were taking place across the United States under the Trump administration, challenging Leavitt to clarify the administration’s stance on mass deportations and the prioritization of violent... Leavitt, with poise and confidence beyond her years, responded with sharp retorts, standing her ground against Alexander’s probing questions. She emphasized that the administration’s policy was clear and comprehensive, targeting all undocumented immigrants—despite Alexander’s insistence that such actions disproportionately impacted non-criminal migrants. The tense back-and-forth left Alexander momentarily speechless, highlighting Leavitt’s growing strength and ability to hold her own in a hostile environment. The confrontation started when Peter Alexander questioned Leavitt about the Trump administration’s focus on deporting undocumented migrants. He pointed out that while the president had promised to prioritize the deportation of violent criminals, recent data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) suggested that many of those arrested had no prior criminal...

“Nearly half of the 1,179 migrants arrested this past Sunday had no prior criminal records,” Alexander said, citing recent reports. “Does this mean that the administration is now focusing on deporting all undocumented immigrants, including those who have committed no crimes?”

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