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  Karoline Leavitt JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Responds to Fox News on Why Ivy League Schools Receive Billions in Federal Funding Washington, D.C. | April 15, 2025 — During Tuesday’s White House press briefing, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy pressed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt with a question many Americans are asking: “Why do Ivy League schools get so much federal funding?” Leavitt responded directly, noting that President Trump has also been raising this issue behind the scenes during ongoing discussions with top institutions like Harvard , Columbia , and other Ivy League schools. “It’s a very good question,” Leavitt said. “It’s a question the President has obviously raised in his discussions and negotiations — not just with Harvard but also Columbia and many other Ivy League institutions.” ❗ Focus on Accountability and Anti-Semitism The exchange came amid a broader crackdown on federal funding to elite universities accused of promoting anti-Semitism or all...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: Reporter Grills Karoline Leavitt Over Trump’s DOJ Order to Investigate Chris Krebs April 15, 2025 | Washington, D.C. — During a tense White House press briefing on Tuesday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced pointed questions about President Donald Trump’s recent directive to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate former cybersecurity official Chris Krebs . Krebs, who served as the first Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), was fired by Trump in 2020 after publicly debunking claims of widespread voter fraud in the presidential election. Now, he’s back in the spotlight amid a renewed focus from the Trump administration. A reporter pressed Leavitt, referencing Trump’s past statements that it would be an abuse of power for a president to direct criminal investigations against political adversaries. “Last week, President Trump explicitly directed the DOJ to scru...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Asked If Trump Supports Stock Trading Ban for Members of Congress Washington, D.C. — April 15, 2025 — During Tuesday’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked point-blank whether President Donald Trump supports a ban on stock trading for members of Congress —a topic that continues to stir debate across party lines. Leavitt responded by saying, “I’m certain that’s something the President would be interested in looking at, and I can ask him if he would support such a bill.” Her comment, while not a definitive endorsement, signals that the Trump administration may be open to further reviewing legislative efforts aimed at increasing financial transparency and reducing conflicts of interest among elected officials. 💼 Growing Calls for a Stock Trading Ban in Congress Momentum for a Congressional stock trading ban has grown across the political spectrum, especi...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Responds to Claims That the SAVE Act Inhibits Married Women’s Access to the Polls Press Secretary Calls Criticism "Fear-Mongering," Reaffirms Bill’s Support for Voter Integrity WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 11, 2025 — During Friday’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt firmly rejected claims that the newly passed SAFEGUARD American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would restrict married women or women changing their names from voting in upcoming elections. The SAVE Act, which was passed by the House on Thursday, requires individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. While the legislation has drawn praise from supporters who view it as a critical step toward securing election integrity , it has also sparked concern among critics — particularly regarding its impact on married women whose legal names may not match current identi...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: Karoline Leavitt Issues Blunt Warning to Illegal Immigrants Ahead of Alien Registration Act Deadline Washington, D.C. – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a firm warning today to all foreign nationals in the United States, emphasizing the importance of complying with the Alien Registration Act as the federal registration deadline arrives. Speaking from the White House press podium, Leavitt reminded the public that foreign nationals present in the United States for more than 30 days are required by law to register with the federal government. Failure to comply, she said, is a criminal offense punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both . “The deadline for registration under the Alien Registration Act is today. All foreign nationals present in the United States longer than 30 days must register,” Leavitt said. “Failure to comply with this is a crime punishable by fines, imprisonment, or ...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Karoline Leavitt: ‘Southwest Border Crossings In March Fell To The Lowest Level In American History’ Washington, D.C. – April 2, 2025 During Tuesday’s White House Press Briefing , Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a historic drop in illegal border crossings , crediting President Donald Trump’s leadership for restoring order at the U.S.-Mexico border . "Southwest border crossings in March fell to the lowest level in American history—down 94% from March of last year under President Biden," Leavitt declared. In March 2024, the Biden administration’s policies allowed over 137,000 illegal migrants to enter the U.S. In contrast, under Trump’s renewed border enforcement measures , illegal crossings have plummeted , marking a dramatic turnaround. The ‘Trump Effect’ on Border Security Leavitt attributed the sharp decline to Trump’s tougher immigration policies , including: ✔ Ending "catch and release...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Karoline Leavitt Previews President Trump’s Tariff Plan: ‘Any Country That Has Treated The American People Unfairly…’ Washington, D.C. – March 2025 Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Karoline Leavitt , the White House Press Secretary, hinted at major tariffs set to be announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, 2025, also known as "Liberation Day." Leavitt made it clear that any country that has treated the American people unfairly in trade deals should expect retaliatory tariffs. President Trump’s Trade Strategy When asked about specific nations like Australia, which impose non-tariff trade barriers rather than direct tariffs on U.S. goods, Leavitt declined to give details but suggested that Trump's plan will target all unfair trade practices. “Any country that has treated the American people unfairly should expect to receive a tariff in return on Wednesday.” This signals a broad and agg...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Karoline Leavitt Blasts Reporters Over Third-Term Question: ‘You Guys Keep Asking!’ White House Press Secretary Pushes Back on Trump Third-Term Speculation Washington, D.C. – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back against reporters on Wednesday, calling out the media's continued questioning of President Donald Trump’s stance on seeking a third term . Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Leavitt criticized the press for repeatedly bringing up the topic, despite Trump addressing it directly. “You guys continue to ask the President this question about a third term, and then he answers honestly and candidly with a smile—then everybody here melts down about his answer,” Leavitt said. Trump’s Response to Third-Term Questions The speculation about Trump seeking a third term has been fueled by his own remarks in various speeches and interviews, where he has at times jokingly floated the i...

Trump meeting at The White House Trump Asked If It Would Be a 'Problem' for The Atlantic to Release All Messages in Leaked Group Chat In a recent press interaction, President Donald Trump was questioned about the potential release of text messages from a leaked group chat by The Atlantic . The conversation has sparked interest, as it could potentially involve sensitive or classified information. When asked, "Would it be a problem if The Atlantic released all the text messages if they're not classified?" President Trump responded cautiously, indicating the need for military input on the matter. "Well, I don't know. I'd have to ask the military about that because, you know, maybe you wouldn't want that. I don't know," Trump said. He refrained from making a definitive statement on the potential release but hinted at possible security concerns. The president further downplayed the importance of the individual at the center of the controversy...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Karoline Leavitt Pressed on Admin Memo Removing ‘Segregation’ from Federal Contracting Criteria Washington, D.C. – March 21, 2025 – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced tough questions on Thursday regarding a recently surfaced memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that reportedly removed “segregation” as a criterion for federal contracting. During the press briefing, a reporter pressed Leavitt about the intent behind the memo and whether the administration was planning to reinstate such language in federal policies. "The administration is getting some attention this week for a memo that was released a couple of weeks ago, taking segregation out of the criteria for federal contracting," the reporter asked. "Can you explain what that memo was supposed to do?" Leavitt responded by deferring to the agency responsible for issuing the memo, stating that she had not personally reviewed...

  White House Press Briefing The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has once again erupted into violence, with both sides experiencing loss of civilian life. In response, the White House has issued a statement calling for an end to the violence and urging both sides to take steps to prevent further loss of life. At a recent press briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre spoke to the issue, expressing deep concern over the recent violence in Israel and emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation. She recognized the security concerns facing Israel, but stressed the importance of protecting civilian lives and improving the security situation in the West Bank. The White House's position on the conflict is clear: both Israel and the Palestinian Authority must work together to de-escalate tensions and prevent further loss of civilian life. This is a message that has been reiterated by the National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett M...

  White House Press Briefing Karine Jean-Pierre (KJP) is asked about the Biden Administration's possible involvement in Twitter content moderation decisions. A reporter asked the White House press secretary : "On Twitter, Elon Musk this week fired the former FBI general counsel Jim Baker, who was serving as a top Twitter lawyer." Musk alleges that he may have been involved in countermanding his attempts at transparency. And I was wondering if anyone in the Biden Administration was in touch with Baker recently, either regarding moderation decisions that critics called political censorship or regarding his transparency efforts. KJP replied : It's up to private companies to make these types of decisions; we were not involved. I can say that we were not involved, and as I've said several times this week already, we've talked and had this conversation many times in this briefing room. Just a few days ago, it was up to these companies to make their own decisions ab...

  White House Press Briefing  Karine Jean-Pierre is asked Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) leaving the Democratic Party. Here is the part of their conversation from the White House, you can watch the video shown below this article: Reporter : Just two days ago, you said that Warnock's win gave you a little bit more breathing room and a little bit more ability to deliver for the American people. Does Cinema's decision to leave the party take away some of that freaking room? Karine : As you all know, I said that we understand Senator Cinema's decision to register as an independent, but the way that we see it, it does not change the majority or the complexion of what the Democratic majority is going to look like in the Senate. Reporter : Does it impact you? I mean, you're saying that this decision won't change at all how you work with her, or you've said that you expect that, or you have every reason to expect that you will continue to work successfully with Cinema. Wh...

  White House Press Briefing  At a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about what the president thinks about John Fetterman and his debate performance. Check out her response below  White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked directly if President Biden raised any concerns about Pennsylvania, lieutenant governor, Don Fetterman's health during Wednesday's White House press briefing. Fetterman, the Keystone State's Democratic candidate for Senate, had a stroke in May that he says left him with auditory processing issues. He faces a spike of negative reviews over his performance in Tuesday's debate, where he frequently paused and sometimes appeared to struggle to find the right words.  Jean-Pierre said that Biden found Fetterman to be an incredibly bright and talented person, who's just as capable as ever of carrying out the duties of his office.