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Press Secretary Flaunts Luxury Gifts as Gas Prices Soar

5/11/2026

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted an Instagram story on May 10, 2026 showing a Louis Vuitton gift for her children.
Critics pointed to $4.50-per-gallon gas prices and unaffordable groceries for many families.
Social media users also recalled a previous photo of a $1,375 Hermès baby blanket in Leavitt’s nursery.
Commentators said the display illustrated a growing class divide under President Donald Trump.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted an Instagram story on May 10, 2026 showing a Louis Vuitton gift for her children.
Critics pointed to $4.50-per-gallon gas prices and unaffordable groceries for many families.
Social media users also recalled a previous photo of a $1,375 Hermès baby blanket in Leavitt’s nursery.
Commentators said the display illustrated a growing class divide under President Donald Trump.