White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt listens as U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured) speaks during a press briefing at the White House, on the one-year mark into his second term in office, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jessica Koscielniak
President Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, drew ridicule on Wednesday after claiming on Fox News that Trump’s World Economic Forum speech in Davos earned “rave reviews.” Observers widely disagreed, noting the speech was filled with false or misleading claims, as fact-checked by The New York Times. Critics quickly mocked Leavitt online, highlighting the disconnect between her statement and the overwhelmingly negative reception of the president’s remarks.
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Trump’s press secretary faces backlash for claiming ‘rave reviews’ of Davos speech Trump’s press secretary faces backlash for claiming ‘rave reviews’ of Davos speech
