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Leavitt Slams Jeffries Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

10/18/2025

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Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after he labeled her "sick" at a press conference.
Leavitt accused Democrats of supporting pro-Hamas terrorists and illegal immigration, claiming they prioritize future voters over public safety.
The shutdown enters its fourth week as Senate Democrats blocked a GOP funding measure, and many Democrats demand healthcare concessions before any deal.

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Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after he labeled her "sick" at a press conference.
Leavitt accused Democrats of supporting pro-Hamas terrorists and illegal immigration, claiming they prioritize future voters over public safety.
The shutdown enters its fourth week as Senate Democrats blocked a GOP funding measure, and many Democrats demand healthcare concessions before any deal.