Trump Faces Backlash Over Comment About Karoline Leavitt

The Controversial Remarks
During the rally, Trump introduced Leavitt to supporters, referring to her as the administration’s “superstar.” While introductions of staff are common at political events, what followed drew swift criticism. According to multiple news reports, Trump said: “We even brought our superstar today, Karoline.

Isn’t Karoline great? You know, when she goes on television, Fox, like I mean, they dominate, they dominate when she gets up there with that beautiful face and those lips that don’t stop-op-op-op, like a little machine gun.”

The phrasing was notable not only for its focus on Leavitt’s physical appearance but also for its detailed and repeated reference to her facial features.

While some supporters described the comments as a compliment, critics across social media, journalism, and political circles called the remarks inappropriate, disrespectful, and degrading.