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Karine Jean-Pierre calls Karoline Leavitt 'deplorable' for remarks about Democrats

Jean-Pierre called Leavitt's remarks and media approach inappropriate and deplorable, highlighting respect for the press and democratic values in the White House role.

  • On Tuesday, October 22, Karine Jean‑Pierre criticized Karoline Leavitt on The View, calling Leavitt’s remarks 'deplorable' after hosts aired Leavitt’s comments linking Democrats to violent actors.
  • Since stepping into the role earlier this year, Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, has drawn criticism for a combative style including a Fox News clip and an Oct. 20 text exchange with S.V. Dête.
  • Jean‑Pierre pushed back, saying `I have so many thoughts there` and argued `I just feel like it is not appropriate to do online trolling and attack people in that way`.
  • She emphasized the office serves the American people and said the White House press office should focus on the common good, stressing the role is an "honor and a privilege".
  • The clash between consecutive press secretaries highlights growing polarization, as Karine Jean‑Pierre, who served from May 2022 until January 2025, said it `doesn’t help with the partisanship that we’re seeing right now`.
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Fox News broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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