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White House Clash: Leavitt's Outburst Sparks Media Firestorm

10/23/2025

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly clashed with journalist S. V. Date over a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Leavitt sent a profane text to Date, calling him a "left-wing hack," which Date later addressed on CNN, reaffirming his dedication to accurate reporting.
Leavitt also criticized her predecessor, Karine Jean-Pierre, accusing her of lying about President Biden's mental state while defending the administration's transparency.
Jean-Pierre responded by labeling Leavitt's comments as "deplorable," reflecting ongoing tensions between the two press secretaries.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly clashed with journalist S. V. Date over a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Leavitt sent a profane text to Date, calling him a "left-wing hack," which Date later addressed on CNN, reaffirming his dedication to accurate reporting.
Leavitt also criticized her predecessor, Karine Jean-Pierre, accusing her of lying about President Biden's mental state while defending the administration's transparency.
Jean-Pierre responded by labeling Leavitt's comments as "deplorable," reflecting ongoing tensions between the two press secretaries.