Donald Trump has never been shy of speaking his mind. During a Tuesday press conference in the Oval Office, when talking about the way he’s been portrayed in the media, Trump took an unexpected swing at his White House Press Secretary, calling her “terrible.”
Karoline Leavitt has been at the barricades, which is the White House Press Room, to defend and explain Donald Trump’s actions as president for years. However, on Tuesday, it appears Donald wasn’t too happy about her work. Luckily, he wasn’t being too serious.
Trump took a swipe at his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, joking about her performance while complaining about media coverage.
Speaking to reporters, Trump claimed that the press treats him overwhelmingly negatively, saying: “I got 93 percent bad publicity.” He added that some estimates were even higher, noting, “Some people say 97, but between 93 and 97.”
Trump takes swing at Karoline Leavitt
Trump continued, turning to Leavitt and jokingly questioning her effectiveness. “A person that gets 97 percent — maybe Karoline’s doing a poor job, I don’t know,” he said, before bluntly adding: “You’re doing a terrible job.”
Despite the criticism, Trump quickly softened his tone. He asked whether she should remain in her role, saying, “Should we keep her? I think we’ll keep her.”
The president continued to attack the media, describing it as biased and hostile. He repeated his long-standing claim that news outlets are unfair to him, saying: “All they do is hit Trump.” He went further, arguing broadcasters are “an arm of the Democratic Party.”
Trump also suggested that networks could face consequences for negative coverage, remarking: “They’re licensed. They’re not allowed to do that.” and adding, “I would think maybe their licenses should be taken away.”
The comments reflect his ongoing frustration with press coverage and his combative relationship with media organizations, which he has frequently labeled “fake.” However, as we all know, this has been a theme throughout his time at the White House, dating back to 2016.
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