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White House Sparks Outrage with Controversial Briefing Guests

5/5/2025

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The White House, led by press secretary Karoline Leavitt, has stirred controversy by inviting polarizing figures—such as a disgraced banjo player and a far-right conspiracy theorist—to alternative briefings. This move raises alarm over the extremist views being promoted and the troubling nature of the discussions, which often veer into propaganda and conspiracy territory.

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The White House, led by press secretary Karoline Leavitt, has stirred controversy by inviting polarizing figures—such as a disgraced banjo player and a far-right conspiracy theorist—to alternative briefings. This move raises alarm over the extremist views being promoted and the troubling nature of the discussions, which often veer into propaganda and conspiracy territory.