Karoline Leavitt Struggles to Defend Trump’s Nasty Remarks on Taylor Swift's Looks

During a press briefing on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was caught off guard when Fox News reporter Peter Doocy inquired about President Donald Trump's recent social media criticism of Taylor Swift. The question elicited laughter in the room and a bemused expression from Leavitt.Trump's May 16 post on Truth Social, which stated, “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?'” marked a continuation of their ongoing conflict, ignited by Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024.Responding to Doocy’s question regarding Trump's remark, Leavitt noted, “He is speaking about Taylor Swift’s political views and how perhaps it has impacted the support of the American public for her work.” Reactions to their exchange varied, with users expressing both outrage and support for Swift.