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148 quotes from Karoline Leavitt
“Nobody in recent years has faced more bullets and more violence than President Trump.”
— Karoline Leavitt
April 27, 2026   •   Leavitt spoke following another attempted attack involving Trump. The comparative characterization was hers.
Reuters / White House briefing
“That is my job.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 29, 2025   •   Leavitt describing her responsibility to speak for President Trump.
White House press briefing
“The President absolutely has the moral high ground over the Iranian terrorist regime.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt responding to a question comparing Trump's position with Iran's government.
White House
“The president is doing what he believes is best for the American worker.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Discussing tariff policy.
White House Press Briefing
“We now have a border that is reaching unprecedented levels of operational success.”
— Karoline Leavitt
June 1, 2025   •   Leavitt's assessment of border enforcement.
White House Press Briefing
“Democrats are outraged that the American people want their tax dollars going to good uses.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt's characterization of Democratic opposition to administration spending cuts.
White House
“Ensure that Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.”
— Karoline Leavitt
March 10, 2026   •   Leavitt identified preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon as one of the administration's stated objectives during Operation Epic Fury.
White House
“He maintains that position.”
— Karoline Leavitt
September 9, 2025   •   Leavitt describing Trump's continued denial concerning the disputed Epstein-related material.
Reuters / White House
“We are going to hold those lies accountable.”
— Karoline Leavitt
February 12, 2025   •   Leavitt was defending the administration's decision to restrict an outlet's access during a dispute over terminology for the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America.
Reuters / White House 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
“The president is always going to put America first.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026
White House Press Briefing
“The golden age of America has most definitely begun.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 29, 2025   •   Opening remarks at Leavitt's first White House press briefing as press secretary.
White House press briefing
“These emails prove absolutely nothing.”
— Karoline Leavitt
November 12, 2025   •   Leavitt was responding to questions concerning released emails involving Jeffrey Epstein and references to Donald Trump.
Reuters / White House briefing
“It's great to see so many future leaders here.”
— Karoline Leavitt
May 20, 2025   •   Leavitt welcomed children to a special White House briefing associated with Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
White House / Roll Call Factbase transcript
“ICE agents are feeling incredibly empowered right now.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025
White House Press Briefing
“He takes questions nearly every single day.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Discussing Trump's interactions with reporters.
White House Press Briefing
“It's essential to our team that we share President Trump's message everywhere.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Discussing the administration's decision to expand briefing-room access to newer media outlets.
White House
“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 president is committed to implementing tariffs effectively.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025
White House Press Briefing