Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

White House Director's Controversial Remarks Amid LGBTQ Flag Protests

2/15/2026

24 4 Full Breakdown

Left

Cheung Criticizes Congress

Steven Cheung, White House Communications Director, labeled Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie "some of the dumbest r****** ever to be in Congress."
Khanna’s floor speech named individuals linked to Epstein files, later confirmed to have no ties to Epstein.
A Stonewall National Monument rally protested Rainbow Flag removal by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, and officials condemned the action as LGBTQ attacks, urging unity.

Right

Ossé Accuses Trump

The White House criticized NYC Councilman Chi Ossé for labeling U.S. President Donald Trump a "pedophile" tied to the Epstein Files.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson urged Ossé to question Democrats who interacted with Epstein.
Ossé spoke at a City Council meeting, alleging Trump distracted from his Epstein connections.
The incident highlights tensions between Trump supporters and critics in New York politics.

1 of 2

Cheung Criticizes Congress

Steven Cheung, White House Communications Director, labeled Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie "some of the dumbest r****** ever to be in Congress."
Khanna’s floor speech named individuals linked to Epstein files, later confirmed to have no ties to Epstein.
A Stonewall National Monument rally protested Rainbow Flag removal by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, and officials condemned the action as LGBTQ attacks, urging unity.

1 / 2