The White House held a major press briefing today with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt taking questions from reporters. The event drew attention as the administration continues pushing its America First agenda.
Leavitt opened by celebrating President Trump’s new appointments to key White House offices. She praised picks for the Office of Legislative Affairs and Office of Political Affairs, calling them “fighters who will protect conservative values.” The team is expected to push harder on border security and energy independence.
The press secretary ripped left-wing media outlets for “spreading lies” about the administration’s policies. She specifically called out fake news reports about the economy, pointing to record-low unemployment and rising manufacturing jobs. Leavitt vowed the White House would keep “exposing the truth” no matter how much the media complains.
Questions focused on the recent victory against the Associated Press in a legal battle over press access. Leavitt said the ruling proves the Trump team is “draining the swamp of biased journalism.” She promised more transparency for reporters who “act fairly” but warned against activists masquerading as news professionals.
Leavitt announced new efforts to slash government regulations she claims are strangling small businesses. The plan includes cutting red tape in farming, construction, and tech industries. Critics say this will hurt the environment, but the administration argues it’ll create jobs.
The briefing addressed growing concerns about artificial intelligence. Leavitt revealed an action plan prioritizing American-led AI development while blocking Chinese influence. She stressed that U.S. companies must lead innovation to prevent “foreign threats” to national security.
When asked about healthcare, Leavitt slammed Democrats for trying to revive Obamacare. She promised President Trump would protect Medicare while expanding affordable private options. The administration also announced a focus on cancer research during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
The fiery exchange ended with Leavitt defending the president’s recent order making English America’s official language. She called it common sense that “helps immigrants succeed” while uniting the country. Reporters pressed on immigration reforms, but Leavitt said details would come after the administration finishes “securing the border once and for all.”
