Donald Trump Accidentally Admits How He Really Feels About Karoline Leavitt While She’s Two Feet Away

At a White House press briefing held on January 20, 2026, President Donald Trump spent more than an hour talking about what he described as his major accomplishments during his second term in office.

He highlighted familiar topics such as stricter immigration enforcement, job growth, lower gas prices, and policies affecting transgender athletes in women’s sports. He also repeatedly blamed former President Joe Biden for problems he claimed were passed down to him when he took office.

While speaking about the state of the economy, Trump suddenly complained that his successes were not being communicated properly to the public. He said that his message was not getting through and suggested that his public relations team was failing to make people understand how well he believed the country was doing.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, was sitting only a few feet away at the time. Because her job is to handle media relations and present the administration in a positive light, his comment sounded like a direct criticism of her work, even though he did not mention her by name.

Leavitt did not react publicly to the remark and remained silent during the briefing. She has consistently shown strong loyalty to Trump and has defended him aggressively when dealing with the press. She often challenges reporters she believes are biased and has openly criticized journalists in the past. When she recently announced she was pregnant with her second child, she praised Trump on social media for creating what she called a family-friendly environment in the White House.

Trump’s comment suggests he may want Leavitt to work even harder to secure positive coverage from the media. This could involve being tougher with reporters who question his decisions or restricting which news organizations are allowed to participate in press briefings.

However, despite Trump’s past pattern of frequently replacing press secretaries during his earlier administration, it is unlikely that he will remove Leavitt anytime soon. The two appear to have a close working relationship, and Leavitt has shown strong admiration and support for him.

Her pregnancy also provides an added layer of job security. Firing a pregnant member of his administration would likely lead to intense public backlash and negative media attention, something even Trump would want to avoid. If Leavitt does leave her position before Trump’s term ends, it would most likely be a decision she makes herself rather than one forced upon her.

In recent weeks, some observers have noticed that Leavitt’s press briefings appear less energetic than before, possibly indicating that the pressure of the job is starting to wear on her. The role requires constant public scrutiny, frequent confrontations with the media, and extensive travel, all of which can be especially exhausting while pregnant and raising a young child.

Leavitt often shares personal moments on social media showing time spent with her toddler son. With another child expected in the spring of 2026, the idea of returning to daily press battles and a demanding travel schedule may become less appealing. Ultimately, she will need to decide what is best for her health, her family, and her future, even if that means stepping away from one of the most high-pressure jobs in Washington.