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A searchable collection of documented public statements from people covered by the Kakistocracy Files.

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148 quotes from Karoline Leavitt
“You're posing in this room as a journalist.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Directed at a reporter during a contentious briefing-room exchange.
White House
“It's a much more pleasant option than being deported.”
— Karoline Leavitt
May 29, 2025   •   Discussing voluntary self-deportation.
White House Press Briefing
“No more funding for Green New Deal social engineering policies.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025   •   Leavitt's characterization of environmental and social policies.
White House Press Briefing
“President Trump believes tariffs are a very effective tool.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026
White House Press Briefing
“Annihilate the Iranian regime's navy.”
— Karoline Leavitt
March 4, 2026   •   Leavitt described one of the Trump administration's stated military objectives during Operation Epic Fury.
White House
“He has taken a long overdue and much needed bold stance for American workers.”
— Karoline Leavitt
May 29, 2025   •   Leavitt's assessment of Trump's tariff policy.
White House Press Briefing
“American taxpayers should not fund security details for individuals who have served in the government for the rest of their lives.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025   •   Explaining Trump's decision concerning former officials' security protection.
White House Press Briefing
“The Colombian government quickly folded.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025   •   Leavitt's characterization of a diplomatic dispute over deportation flights.
White House Press Briefing
“What happened to our freedom?”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025   •   Leavitt criticizing California restrictions affecting residents clearing fire-damaged property.
White House Press Briefing
“Won't be tolerated.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 29, 2025   •   Leavitt was discussing illegal immigration and Trump's expectation that foreign governments accept repatriated citizens.
White House press briefing
“Welcome to the James S. Brady Briefing Room.”
— Karoline Leavitt
May 20, 2025   •   Leavitt addressing children attending a special White House briefing.
White House / Roll Call Factbase transcript
“You're a left-wing hack.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Directed at a reporter during a contentious White House exchange.
White House
“I felt it was prudent to be here today to answer your questions.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt discussing postponing maternity leave following an attempted assassination targeting Donald Trump.
White House
“Clearly, it's gone in California.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025   •   Leavitt's political characterization of California government policy.
White House Press Briefing
“As long as NATO pays their fair share.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 29, 2025   •   Leavitt's response when asked about Trump's commitment to NATO.
White House press briefing
“There's no uncertainty in this building.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025
White House Press Briefing
“You're not a reporter.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Directed at a reporter during a White House exchange.
White House
“The president was asked and answered this yesterday.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025
White House Press Briefing
“That is a preposterous waste of taxpayer money.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025   •   Leavitt discussing an administration claim concerning foreign-aid spending.
White House Press Briefing
“I commit to speaking on behalf of the president of the United States.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 29, 2025   •   Part of Leavitt's answer about her responsibilities as White House press secretary.
White House press briefing