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Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Calls Reporter's Question 'Stupid'

David Pakman ShowJune 12, 20257 min56,474 views
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Leavitt's Defense of Trump's Protest Stance

  • 📌 Karoline Leavitt, Trump's press secretary, defended his stance on protesters, stating he supports peaceful demonstrations and the First Amendment.
  • ⚠️ She clarified that Trump does not support violence or assaulting law enforcement officers.
  • 🎯 Leavitt criticized Democrats for allowing unrest and violence to continue, suggesting Trump had to intervene.

Dismissal of Reporter's Question

  • 🗣️ When asked to clarify what kind of protests Trump supports, Leavitt called the question "stupid."
  • 🧠 The host argues that the question was logical and that Leavitt's reaction indicated she knew it was valid.

Disputed Math on Protest Violence

  • 📊 Leavitt claimed a majority of Los Angeles protesters are violent, a statistic the host disputes.
  • 🔢 The host points out that arrest numbers for "illegal aliens" are part of an ICE deportation program, not directly tied to protest violence.
  • 📉 The host contends that protests are overwhelmingly peaceful, with violence and property crime committed by a small minority.

Biden Autopen Conspiracy Theory

  • ❓ Leavitt was asked if the Biden autopen conspiracy theory constitutes an impeachable offense.
  • ⚖️ She stated it could be a criminal offense, particularly for staffers using the signature without authority.
  • 🚫 The host argues that the autopen theory is irrelevant because Trump's own defense against official acts, agreed upon by the Supreme Court, would apply.
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