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WATCH LIVE: Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Takes On Hostile Media in White House Briefing

Gary FranchiFebruary 18, 2026222 views
WATCH LIVE: Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Takes On Hostile Media in White House Briefing
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stepped up to the podium Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m., ready to defend the Trump administration's America First agenda against what's sure to be a barrage of hostile questions from the legacy media.

The 27-year-old press secretary - the youngest in U.S. history - is expected to field questions on two major fronts: ongoing budget negotiations for the Department of Homeland Security and President Trump's latest moves against the Iranian regime.

With DHS funding at the center of heated Capitol Hill battles, Leavitt will likely face pointed questions about the administration's massive deportation operations and border security initiatives. But unlike her weak-kneed predecessors from previous administrations, Leavitt has consistently delivered sharp, no-nonsense responses that cut through media spin.

Iran Policy Takes Center Stage

Foreign policy questions are also expected to dominate the briefing, particularly regarding the Trump administration's renewed maximum pressure campaign against Iran's terrorist regime. While the Biden administration spent four years appeasing the mullahs in Tehran, President Trump has restored American strength on the world stage.

The timing of today's briefing is particularly significant, as reports continue circulating that Democrats are planning their own pathetic counter-programming to Trump's upcoming State of the Union address. Instead of working with the President to secure America's borders and strengthen our economy, the radical left would rather stage political theater.

"Karoline Leavitt represents everything the mainstream media hates - she's young, brilliant, and completely unafraid to call out their lies," said one White House insider.

This briefing comes as the Trump administration continues implementing its ambitious second-term agenda at breakneck speed. From mass deportations to government efficiency reforms led by Elon Musk, the administration is delivering on every promise made to the American people.

Will Leavitt once again expose the media's bias and deliver the truth directly to Patriots across America? You can count on it. The question is: how many hostile reporters will leave the briefing room with their narratives completely destroyed?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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SmallTownValuesVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
My daughter is studying political communications in college and I always tell her to watch Karoline's briefings. This is how you handle a room full of adversaries with grace and intelligence.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Finally someone who doesn't back down to the liberal media! Karoline is doing an amazing job standing up for America First policies.
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TruthSeeker45VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Absolutely! It's refreshing to see a press secretary who actually fights back instead of apologizing for everything.
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FreedomFighter88VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Does anyone know what specific topics the media was grilling her about today? I missed the first part of the briefing but caught the end where she really shut down that CNN reporter.
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NewsWatcher2024VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
They were trying to corner her on the border security funding and she had all the facts ready. It was beautiful to watch!
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RedStateResidentVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Love watching these briefings now! Karoline handles these reporters like a pro.
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ConservativeVoiceVerifiedFeb 20, 2026
The mainstream media has been hostile to conservative administrations for decades. It's about time we have someone who calls them out on their biased questions and gotcha journalism tactics.
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AmericaFirst2025VerifiedFeb 20, 2026
The contrast between this administration's transparency and the previous one is night and day. Karoline actually answers questions instead of circling back endlessly.
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PolicyWonkVerifiedFeb 20, 2026
So true! Remember when we used to get non-answers and word salad for 30 minutes straight?
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GrasshootsGOPVerifiedFeb 20, 2026
She's quickly becoming one of my favorite people in this administration. Keep fighting the good fight, Karoline!