dailyloe.com – Former President Donald Trump suggested his press secretary might be the source of his negative media coverage during a public event on Tuesday, March 31. The 79-year-old made the remarks while signing an executive order in the Oval Office. He referenced his frequent criticism of the press before addressing Karoline Leavitt directly.
Trump cited statistics about his media coverage from the 2024 presidential election. He claimed to receive between 93% and 97% negative publicity from news outlets. The former president then questioned if Leavitt was performing poorly in her role.
He turned to the 28-year-old press secretary and told her she was doing a terrible job. A White House representative later clarified these comments were made in jest. Leavitt is expected to begin maternity leave soon to welcome her second child.
Trump then asked assembled reporters whether he should keep Leavitt in her position. He immediately answered his own question by saying he thought they would keep her. The exchange occurred during a routine signing ceremony covered by multiple media organizations.
This incident continues Trump’s long-standing pattern of publicly criticizing his staff and the media. His relationship with the press has been contentious throughout his political career. The event highlighted the unusual dynamics of his White House communications strategy.[]
Source: People.com
