Karoline Leavitt's press conference at the White House signifies a revival of media relations reminiscent of the Trump administration :
A spokesperson defended the newly implemented federal measures, announcing that the briefing room would now welcome 'new media' outlets.
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On Tuesday, the 27-year-old press secretary of the Trump administration firmly supported an unexpected halt on federal grants and declared a new phase of stringent immigration enforcement, signaling a return to the confrontational media approach characteristic of the Trump era during the administration's first official briefing.
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest press secretary in White House history, asserted that the controversial funding freeze, set to take effect on Tuesday evening, would not impact individual benefits such as Social Security and Medicare. Instead, it would target what she referred to as “illegal DEI programs” and the “green new scam” initiatives, which she argued squander taxpayer resources.
The American people delivered an overwhelming:
“The American people delivered an overwhelming mandate to President Trump on November 5, and he is committed to ensuring that taxpayer funds in this financially troubled city reflect the priorities and desires of the American populace,” Leavitt stated.
The federal funding freeze could potentially influence trillions of dollars in grants and loans, affecting various programs, including school meals for low-income children, wildfire preparedness, and services for homeless veterans, as indicated by internal documents. The Office of Management and Budget has sought information from federal agencies regarding over 2,600 programs that may be impacted, including the WIC nutrition program for pregnant women and infants, as well as Medicare enrollment assistance.
The press secretary claimed that the administration had already prevented “$37 million that was about to be allocated to the World Health Organization” and “$50 million in taxpayer funds that were used to provide condoms in Gaza,” labeling such expenditures as “absurd.”
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Leavitt expressed her approval regarding the recent apprehension of over 1,100 undocumented immigrants, as reported by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. When questioned about claims that nearly half of those arrested had no previous criminal history, she asserted that their illegal entry into the country categorizes them as “criminals” by definition.
Additionally, she supported Trump’s executive order aimed at abolishing birthright citizenship, despite facing legal opposition from 22 state attorneys general. “This administration contends that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional,” Leavitt stated, promising to escalate the matter to the Supreme Court.
Leavitt also introduced a new protocol for media coverage, announcing that the White House would welcome “new media” voices, including social media influencers and independent journalists, into the briefing room.
The nearly hour-long briefing highlighted the administration's rapid policy changes and served as a caution to reporters regarding their reporting practices.
Donald Trump’s significant announcements:
“We are aware that numerous legacy media outlets have propagated falsehoods about this president and his family, and we will not tolerate that,” Leavitt remarked.
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