White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on MS-13 Leader Arrest and Tariffs

Arrest of Notorious MS-13 Leader

• 🎯 A notorious MS-13 leader was arrested in Woodbridge, Virginia, making communities safer.
• 👏 The White House applauds the efforts of Attorney General Bondi, FBI Director Cash Patel, and Governor Ynan, alongside state and local law enforcement.
• ⚠️ The arrested individual was found in a home with five children present, highlighting the violent nature of the crime.

Auto Tariffs and Trade Policy

• 🚗 The President announced auto tariffs yesterday, a significant move for American auto workers and the industry.
• 🤝 The United Auto Workers Union applauded the President's decision, recognizing it as a positive step for workers impacted by unfair trade practices.
• 🇺🇸 The administration is focused on rebuilding the U.S. manufacturing base, aiming for more products made domestically to benefit the American economy.

Reciprocal Tariffs and Unfair Trade

• 🗓️ An announcement on reciprocal tariffs is expected on April 2nd, targeting countries that have engaged in unfair trade practices against the United States.
• 💼 These measures are designed to protect American workers and end decades of trade practices that have harmed the U.S. middle class.

"Signal Gate" Investigation

• ❓ Regarding the "signal gate" situation, the White House stated they have not yet received a request from Congress for cooperation.
• 🗣️ The administration acknowledges the seriousness of the issue, with a national security advisor having taken responsibility.
• ✅ Changes are being made to ensure such an incident does not happen again, with ongoing internal reviews.