Karoline Leavitt, the fresh face of the White House press briefing room, has been given a new nickname by CNN: the โspinmeister.โ This comes hot on the heels of her very first official briefing on a Tuesday that many will remember.
The network’s fact-checker, Daniel Dale, had some strong words for Leavitt, who is a young 27, especially accusing her of twisting details in the ongoing discussion about the temporary hold on federal grants and loans.
Leavitt was certainly in the hot seat during the briefing. She fielded a slew of inquiries about the spending freeze and was quick to assure everyone that important programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, and food stamps, were safe and sound.
Yet, the critics were less convinced, particularly noting her silence on how this would affect nonprofit organizations like Meals on Wheels, leaving many wondering what the future holds for their funding.

On CNN News Central, Daniel Dale didnโt mince words when discussing Karoline Leavittโs approach to the flurry of questions she faced. He referred to it as the typical tactic of a spinmeister, claiming an answer was given when perhaps it wasnโt and couldnโt be given promptly.
Dale went on to highlight the currently prevalent uncertainty across the nation, particularly among various nonprofits. He noted, โWe are still unsure about what will happen with the financial assistance typically directed to these crucial entities.โ
Karoline Leavitt Takes Center Stage
Her debut was indeed an eagerly awaited event. Karoline Leavitt took the podium for the first time on a buzzing Tuesday and didnโt shy away from making waves. She introduced some big changes for the reporters who cover the administration, marking her territory at just 27 years of age. Leavitt is now in the history books as the youngest press secretary in the country’s history.
Interestingly, she took this opportunity to call out what she regards as the misdemeanors of traditional media, pointing out a loss of trust from the public. โDrop a โค if Karoline Leavitt has your support!โ someone tweeted.
Drop a โค if youโre a fan of Karoline Leavitt!! pic.twitter.com/5Cm7egW9y9
— Trump Loverโค๐ฎ๐ณ๐บ๐ธ (@SUBRATA30016572) January 29, 2025
She expressed a commitment to revamp how the White House communicates with the media, stating firmly, โWeโre aware of the falsehoods pushed by several legacy media outlets about this president and his family, and that wonโt stand with us.โ
Moreover, Leavitt boldly proclaimed that the administration would challenge any narratives they considered erroneous or misleading. โWeโll hold you accountable if we believe your reporting is incorrect or if misinformation is spreading about this White House,โ she asserted.




