Karoline Leavitt at a press briefing

Karoline Leavitt Lashes Out at a Reporter for Asking About Putin | AI News Digest

Published: August 31, 2025, 5:08 p.m. Politics Negative

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt faced backlash after dodging a question from a New York Times reporter regarding President Trump's recent interactions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a press briefing, Leavitt dismissed the reporter's inquiry as typical of the Times, failing to provide a clear answer. This incident highlights Leavitt's pattern of confrontational responses to media questions. Meanwhile, Trump continues to assert his diplomatic efforts with Putin, despite skepticism about the outcomes of such engagements. The administration's approach to media relations and foreign diplomacy remains contentious and under scrutiny.

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