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White House Briefing Sparks Controversy Over Racist Remarks

4/30/2025

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During a tense White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was met with criticism after a MAGA supporter lauded her for "bringing back English-speaking Uber drivers," a remark many deemed racist. In the same session, Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller dodged questions about deportation priorities, doubling down on his hardline immigration stance.

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During a tense White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was met with criticism after a MAGA supporter lauded her for "bringing back English-speaking Uber drivers," a remark many deemed racist. In the same session, Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller dodged questions about deportation priorities, doubling down on his hardline immigration stance.