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Jean-Pierre Slams Leavitt's Press Conduct on The View

10/23/2025

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Karine Jean-Pierre, the former White House Press Secretary, criticized her successor Karoline Leavitt for inappropriate interactions with the press during an appearance on The View.
She condemned Leavitt's remarks about the Democratic Party and her derogatory text exchanges with reporters.
Jean-Pierre argues the Press Secretary must uphold respect for the press because mistreatment deepens partisanship and undermines the role's integrity.

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Karine Jean-Pierre, the former White House Press Secretary, criticized her successor Karoline Leavitt for inappropriate interactions with the press during an appearance on The View.
She condemned Leavitt's remarks about the Democratic Party and her derogatory text exchanges with reporters.
Jean-Pierre argues the Press Secretary must uphold respect for the press because mistreatment deepens partisanship and undermines the role's integrity.