Quarrel between a Beauty and a Beast? Two White House Spokespersons Engage in Heated Exchanges, with U.S. Media Watching the Spectacle!
The current White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, publicly claimed that the base of Democratic supporters consists of "illegal immigrants, criminals, and Hamas, etc."
This statement quickly drew a sharp response from the former White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, who directly pointed out that Leavitt "does not understand that it is not just one person's White House, they are not working for just one person," and criticized her for engaging in arguments with the media, which was unseemly.
She publicly stated that the responsibility of the White House Press Secretary is not to argue with people online, and that being able to speak on behalf of the most powerful person in the world is an honor.
Jean-Pierre emphasized that even if one does not agree with the view of press freedom, some degree of respect should still be given. Leavitt, who is 27 years old, became the White House Press Secretary in January 2025, setting a record as the youngest in American history.
She is known as a "new star in politics" due to her blonde hair, blue eyes, and professional attire, and the viewership of the White House briefings even increased by 35% after she took office.
Leavitt's speaking style is described as "machine-gun speed" and a signature smile. The Guardian has evaluated her as "smooth, aggressive, and extremely loyal to her boss." Leavitt once had a dispute with a reporter from The Huffington Post, even saying to the reporter, "Your mom chose you."
In contrast, although Jean-Pierre has also been criticized by the media for her White House press briefings, which have angered journalists, and has been accused of "leaving the job of dealing with media relations to others,"
she at least publicly emphasizes her respect for press freedom when facing controversies.
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