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- In a December 11, 2025 briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended U.S. President Donald Trump's economic policies amid CNN's Kaitlan Collins.
- Leavitt said inflation is 2.5% and urged Americans to buy American-made products.
- She cited tariffs raising toy prices.
- Leavitt also said CNN needs new ownership.
- Polls show 46% blame Trump for higher living costs and 36% approve.
