Karoline Leavitt Faces Backlash for Controversial Comments on Democrats | AI News Digest
Karoline Leavitt, a former press secretary for the Trump administration, has drawn considerable criticism for her remarks made during a Fox News interview. She targeted New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, questioning his hesitation to declare whether Hamas should disarm in Gaza. Leavitt went further, claiming that the Democratic Party supports groups she referred to as 'Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals.' Her comments sparked widespread outrage, with detractors labeling her words as divisive and hazardous. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz took to social media to respond, highlighting that the majority of people in both political parties are fundamentally good and denouncing rhetoric that breeds hostility among communities. This episode highlights the persistent tensions in American political dialogue, particularly concerning national security and immigration matters.
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