Karoline Leavitt Earns New Nickname After Clash with Michael Strahan White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt gained a new moniker among supporters after a heated exchange with Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan. Strahan questioned whether Trump’s plan to bring federal workers back to the office would lead to resignations among top scientists and doctors. Leavitt countered, noting that most doctors already work in hospitals,
Supporters dubbed her the “grim reaper” of mainstream media, with one viral post declaring, “Karoline just took another soul on live TV.” The clip amassed over three million views.
Leavitt, 27, the youngest press secretary in history, has quickly gained Trump’s backing. She recently announced a shake-up in the White House press room, opening credentials to influencers and independent journalists,
Despite giving birth in July, Leavitt returned to work just days after Trump survived an assassination attempt, calling it “the least I could do.” She also defended Trump’s executive order requiring federal employees to return to the office, arguing taxpayers deserve public servants who show up to work. With her bold approach and viral moments, Leavitt has cemented herself as a rising conservative star.
