Trump News 12/1/25-Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media
Dec 2, 2025
Karoline Leavitt dives into President Trump's packed schedule, highlighting cabinet meetings and significant diplomatic events. She addresses the recent D.C. National Guard attack, linking it to the aftermath of the Afghan withdrawal. Immigration policies take center stage, with discussions on mass deportations and asylum process revisions. Leavitt touches on military strategies regarding Venezuela and defends the president's health following the release of his MRI summary. A new 'fake news' portal aims to tackle media inaccuracies, promising more transparency.
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President's Packed Public Week
- President Trump will have a full week of public events including a cabinet meeting and policy announcements.
- Karoline Leavitt emphasizes daily visibility from the president throughout the week.
National Guard Ambush And Fallen Soldier
- Leavitt recounts the November attack that wounded Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe and killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom.
- She frames both as American heroes and stresses prosecution of the attacker.
Afghanistan Withdrawal Framed As Ongoing Threat
- Leavitt blames the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal for bringing risks into the U.S. via Operation Allies Welcome.
- She claims nearly 100,000 Afghans entered with limited vetting and that national security flags were ignored.