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Press Secretary's Absurd Drug Price Claims Spark Backlash

10/9/2025

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Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, claimed drug price reductions of 200%, 300%, and 100% during a briefing.
She echoed Donald Trump’s earlier claim of price cuts exceeding 1,200%.
Reporters reacted with disbelief, noting the absurdity of reductions beyond 100%.
Critics described Leavitt’s performance as comedic and linked it to the "MAGA Math" trend.

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Story summary

Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, claimed drug price reductions of 200%, 300%, and 100% during a briefing.
She echoed Donald Trump’s earlier claim of price cuts exceeding 1,200%.
Reporters reacted with disbelief, noting the absurdity of reductions beyond 100%.
Critics described Leavitt’s performance as comedic and linked it to the "MAGA Math" trend.