New White House Press Secretary makes waves with viral takedown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A fiery on-air exchange has social media buzzing after newly appointed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a pointed and humorous critique of her predecessor, Karine Jean-Pierre, during a live television appearance this week.

In what many online commentators are calling a “masterclass in communication,” Leavitt didn’t hold back. Appearing on a major news network, she called out Jean-Pierre for what she described as a “legacy of deflection, confusion, and scripted responses” that she believes defined the Biden administration’s press briefings.

“I’m here to speak clearly, directly, and honestly — not to dodge, deflect, or read from a binder like Karine Jean-Pierre,” Leavitt said with a smirk, drawing laughs from the studio and erupting commentary online.

Leavitt specifically referenced moments where Jean-Pierre struggled to answer reporters’ questions without relying heavily on notes or scripted talking points. Clips comparing the two press secretaries’ styles quickly went viral, with conservative pundits praising Leavitt’s “confidence and clarity,” while critics called her remarks “disrespectful” and “performative.”

Despite the controversy, Leavitt doubled down after the broadcast, tweeting:

“The American people deserve answers — not rehearsed theater. I’ll keep delivering the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it makes the Left.”

Political analysts say this moment marks a bold shift in tone from the White House press office, signaling a more aggressive stance in dealing with both the media and the opposition party.

The full segment, now trending across X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube, is being touted by supporters as a “mic-drop moment” — and one of the most memorable media performances of Leavitt’s young tenure.

 Watch the full clip here: