Leavitt Slams Reporter Who Asked for Examples of Trump Being 'Falsely Called a Racist
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt scoffed at a reporter who asked for examples of when President Trump had been falsely accused of being racist. 'You're kidding?' she responded to the question.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected a reporter's request for examples of when President Trump has been 'falsely called racist,' saying the question was absurd and ridiculous. The comment came during a press briefing on Wednesday, as reporters asked about recent statements made by Trump. Leavitt's response was met with laughter from some in attendance, and she seemed taken aback by the reporter's question. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the White House and the media over how to frame discussions of racism.