Trump jokes about press secretary favoring child over him
.gov US President Donald Trump, during a speech to supporters, joked that he was displeased that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt loves her children more than him.
Consensus
- Donald Trump made a joking comment during a rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on August 21, 2026, about his press secretary loving her child more than him.
- The press secretary, Karoline Levitt, announced her departure from her position in August 2026.
- Levitt's departure is due to her desire to spend more time with her family and children.
- Levitt became the youngest press secretary in U.S. history when she was appointed in January 2025.
- Levitt has two children, a son born in July 2024 and a daughter born in May 2026.
- Trump expressed respect for Levitt's work and praised her as one of the best press secretaries in the history of the White House.
Points of divergence
- Levitt is 29 years old in 2026 and was appointed on January 20, 2025. — vedomosti
- Levitt was 27 years old when appointed in January 2025 and was in a relationship with Nicholas Ricciolo since 2023. — vesti
- Trump referenced a child nearly falling off a stage during a previous event in Las Vegas, where he prevented the child from falling. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- Trump jokingly accused his press secretary of having an affair with a child — Ведомости
- Trump jokingly complained about press secretary Livitt's love for her children — Вести
- Trump joked that Livitt loves her children more than him — Вести
- Trump joked that the White House press secretary loves him less than his own children — Москва 24
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