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Leavitt Defends Trump’s Economic Record Amid Media Criticism

12/12/2025

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Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic record.
She said he understands cost-of-living struggles better than any politician.
She criticized the media for under-reporting his 'remarkable' achievements, noting 31% approval for his economic handling.
Leavitt said media narratives label affordability a crisis, and metrics show improvement since Trump took office.

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Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic record.
She said he understands cost-of-living struggles better than any politician.
She criticized the media for under-reporting his 'remarkable' achievements, noting 31% approval for his economic handling.
Leavitt said media narratives label affordability a crisis, and metrics show improvement since Trump took office.