Karoline Leavitt

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US 'discussing' Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuses to say that the Trump Administration is 'considering' the latest Iranian proposal.

US-Iran talks

Trump sends Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan

White House Press Secretary confirms Trump is sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for direct talks with Iran: “We’re hopeful that it will be a productive conversation."

White House:

'Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump has set no firm deadline for Iran to submit proposal to end the war, and is keeping economic pressure on Tehran.

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'Not true we requested ceasefire extension'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says talks with Iran are ongoing, calls reports US asked for a ceasefire extension 'bad reporting.'

White House announces: First conviction in groundbreaking AI case

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces first conviction under an Act aiming to protect against nonconsensual AI-generated images, cyberstalking, and threats of violence, thanks First Lady Melania Trump for pushing legislation forward.

White House: World should take Trump's word very seriously

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says US President Donald Trump's negotiating style brought Iran to say that they wanted a ceasefire because they couldn't take being bombed.

'Once in a generation opportunity'

White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said strikes have crippled Iran’s capabilities, as the administration pushes for a deal to end its nuclear ambitions.

White House Spokesperson

Iranian regime seeking "exit ramp' from the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Iranian regime is looking for a way to exit the war following President Trump's ultimatum.

The White House's warning to the regime in Tehran

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifies that the United States will not allow freedom of navigation in the Middle East and fuel supplies to be disrupted.

White House:

'Iran campaign goals achievable in 4-6 weeks'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the US is nearing control of Iranian airspace, with Operation Epic Fury objectives expected within four to six weeks.

Spain denies White House claim of cooperation in Iran strikes

Spain denies a White House claim that it agreed to cooperate with US military operations against Iran, as officials reaffirm opposition to the war.

White House:

Full control will soon be gained over entire Iranian airspace

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs the press for the first time since the operation against Iran began.

Elimination of Hezbollah CoS

White House: Trump supports Israel’s self-defense

White House Press Secretary affirms Trump’s support for Israel’s right to defend itself after the IDF eliminated Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff in Beirut, citing the group’s long history of terror operations against Israel.

Ahead of Trump meeting

White House Press Secretary swipes at Mamdani

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calls NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani “a communist” ahead of his first meeting with President Trump.

White House clarifies:

'Trump doesn’t want Democrats executed, but held accountable'

After Trump calls a Democrat-led video “seditious behavior, punishable by death”, White House spokesperson clarifies he doesn’t seek executions but wants lawmakers held accountable for urging troops to defy the chain of command.

White House denies plan to establish military base in Israel

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denies report that the US is planning to establish a large military base in the Gaza envelope.

White House reporter: Let's put the Temple Mount on the table

White House reporter Jake Turx says solution to disarming Hamas is to 'put the Temple Mount on the table,' says terror group 'doesn't care' about anything else.

Will Trump build the Third Temple?

A Jewish reporter asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt if President Trump had considered the Third Temple as his next historic building project.

White House press secretary:

'All sides agree that this war needs to end'

Karoline Leavitt comments on talks in Egypt over the President’s peace framework, stresses urgency to secure lasting peace and eliminate threats from Gaza.

White House press secretary:

'Hamas will face grave consequences if it doesn’t accept deal'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirms Trump’s ultimatum for Hamas to accept his Gaza peace plan by Sunday at 6:00 p.m.: If they don't, the consequences are going to be very tragic.

White House:

'Trump will set deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza proposal'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump will set red line for Hamas to accept his Gaza ceasefire plan, noted the proposal has global support.

White House reaffirms:

'Hamas has 3-4 days to respond to Trump'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirms President Trump’s 3-4 day deadline for Hamas to respond to his Gaza peace plan.

WH Pres. Sec. on Gaza deal:

Both sides are going to leave unhappy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that both Israel and Hamas will have to concede to end the war.

White House press secretary:

'Trump believes recognizing Palestine rewards Hamas'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tells reporters Trump opposes Western nations recognizing a Palestinian state, says it "rewards Hamas" and does not help release hostages or end the conflict in Gaza.

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Trump feels that France, UK, & Canada's decision rewards Hamas

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the President opposes the recognition of 'Palestine' because it is 'rewarding Hamas at a time where Hamas is the true impediment to a ceasefire and to the release of all of the hostages.'

White House

Amb. Huckabee, Envoy Witkoff to visit Gaza tomorrow

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the 2 officials will observe the situation on the ground in Gaza and use that experience to develop a new aid distribution mechanism.

White House:

'Trump prioritizing hostage release in Gaza'

President Trump is working to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages, says White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while emphasizing Trump's desire to end the violence.

Karoline Leavitt:

'Hostages' faith through the horrors was inspiring'

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt met with a group of released hostages in Washington DC and promised that the US administration was working to recover the other hostages and end the war.

Iran strikes:

Reports: US intel suggests limited setback, not 'obliteration'

US intelligence indicates strikes on Iran's nuclear sites caused only months-long setbacks, not "total obliteration", according to CNN and The New York Times. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: This alleged "assessment" is flat-out wrong.

Trump says he will decide whether to strike Iran within 2 weeks

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shares a quote from President Trump outlining his desire for a peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis, but he is also willing to use force if it is required.

White House sidesteps question on two-state solution

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asked if Trump still backs a two-state solution, following comments from Ambassador Huckabee, but chooses to focus on the Gaza conflict.

After White House criticism

BBC defends Gaza coverage

BBC strongly defends its Gaza war reporting following criticism from Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who cited its inaccuracies regarding an attack near a food distribution site.

For the first time:

Hostage families meet White House CoS and Press Secretary

White House officials reaffirm the Trump administration’s full commitment to securing the release of all 58 hostages, stress that the administration will continue working relentlessly until every hostage is brought home.

President Trump's press secretary slams 'Fake News' BBC

'Unlike some in the media, we don't take the word of Hamas with total truth... I suggest that journalists who actually care about truth do the same,' President Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt says.

'This president has your back'

White House: Trump won't allow 'violent terrorism' against Jews

Jewish leaders, US officials denounce firebomb assault on peaceful pro-Israel demonstration.

White House:

Trump 'saddened & outraged' over murders of Israeli embassy staff

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt vowed that the murderer of Israeli Embassy staff members Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and declared: 'Hatred has no place in the USA under President Donald Trump.'

White House Press Secretary:

'Trump would like to see Harvard apologize for the antisemitism'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump wants to see Harvard apologize for the antisemitism on its campus: The President has been clear, they must follow federal law.

White House Press Secretary:

'Iran must meet Trump’s demands or there will be all hell to pay'

Ahead of US and Iran talks in Oman, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump wants Iran to know that "all options are on the table" for preventing it from developing nuclear weapons.

White House Press Secretary:

'There will be hell to pay if Iran doesn't make a deal'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump’s sanctions have crippled Iran’s terror funding and warns of “grave consequences” if Tehran rejects diplomacy.

White House confirms:

Trump will visit Saudi Arabia in May

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia in May, in what will be his first trip abroad in his second term.

White House:

Trump 'fully supports' IDF actions in Gaza

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says current situation is "completely the fault of Hamas" and the US fully backs the resumption of IDF operation in Gaza this week.

White House Press Secretary:

'Israel consulted US pre-Gaza strikes'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms Israel consulted the US before launching strikes on Hamas in Gaza: As President Trump has made it clear, all the terrorists will see a price to pay.

French politician calls for US to return Statue of Liberty

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says if not for America, the French would be speaking German now, so France should show gratitude after left-wing politician claims US now 'hates liberty.'

White House:

'Columbia refuses to assist in identifying pro-Hamas students'

White House Press Secretary says the DHS has compiled a list of individuals at Columbia believed to be in violation of Trump’s executive order aimed at combating antisemitism, but the university is refusing to help identify them.

White House spokesperson:

'Trump won't waiver from Gaza relocation plan'

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt acknowledges that Trump and King Abdullah II of Jordan hold differing views on Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans, but says Trump won't waiver from the plan.

White House clarifies:

'Trump plan includes temporarily relocating Gazans'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issues clarifications on Trump’s plan for Gaza: The President is committed to rebuilding Gaza and to temporarily relocating those who are there. The President wants these individuals to live in peace.

White House:

'Trump is committed to the release of all remaining hostages'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: Trump’s working meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister next week emphasizes his continued support for Israel and ensuring that brutal terrorists in that region have hell to pay.