From Gaza condoms to 'Your mom': Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's most divisive moments
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Key Points:
- Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House Press Secretary at 28, resigned after 18 months to focus on her family, particularly following the birth of her second child; she was a key and fiercely loyal aide to Donald Trump.
- Leavitt's tenure was marked by controversy, including spreading unsubstantiated claims such as the Trump administration funding condoms in Gaza, and confrontations with the press, notably the Associated Press over tariff policies and press access.
- She was known for her confrontational style with journalists, including a viral incident where she responded to a reporter's serious question with a "Your mom did" retort, drawing criticism for unprofessionalism.
- Leavitt defended Trump amid scandals, dismissing the Epstein files as a political hoax and criticizing reporters pressing on related issues, often abruptly ending briefings.
- Her aggressive approach extended to labeling critical journalists as biased or "left-wing hacks," exemplified by her response to a question about ICE following a detainee's death, which many viewed as deflective and inappropriate.
