White House press director Karoline Leavitt sparred to an Associated Press reporter on Tuesday about what was deemed a “inhuman” question to be tested. [her] Knowledge of economics. ”
Associated Press Josh Balk asked about President Donald Trump's speech at the Business Roundtable (BRT) quarterly meeting, which is expected to occur after a White House press conference. He said that despite Trump's previous advertising tax cuts, His last BRT meeting in 2024The president is currently promoting “tax increase” through tariffs.
Leavitt disagreed with this series of questions, interrupting him, saying, “It's not true.”
“I'm curious why he prioritizes tax cuts,” Boak said when Leavitt replied, “He's not.”
We are hearing questions from White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt Associated Press Reporter Josh Bork. (Fox News Channel)
The Associated Press says it was banned from oval offices rather than using the “Gulf of Mexico”
“He's not actually in place of tax exemptions,” Leavitt said. “Taxes are tax hikes in foreign countries that have once again separated us. Taxes are tax cuts for the American people, and the president is a solid advocate for tax cuts.”
“You know, he has hints, no tax on overtime, no tax on social security benefits. He is committed to all three of those and hopes that Congress will pass them later this year,” she added.
“Sorry, have you paid customs duties? Because I have it,” Bork replied. “They will not be charged with foreign companies. They will be billed by the importer.”
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington on Friday, January 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
“And ultimately, when there's a fair and balanced trade that we've never seen in decades, as I first said, revenues stay here, wages rise, and our country becomes wealthy again,” Levitt said.
“And I think it's a shame that you are trying to test my knowledge of economics and the decisions this president has made. I regret now asking the Associated Press,” she moves to another reporter.
The Trump White House is in turmoil with the Associated Press, blocking news organizations from the oval office and the Air Force by refusing to use the name “American Gulf” instead of the “Gulf of Mexico.”
Associated Press spokesman Lauren Easton attacked the decision in February in a comment to Fox News Digital.
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The Associated Press was banned from the oval office and Air Force 1 in February. (Getty Images)
“Free speech is a pillar of American democracy and a core value for the American people. The White House said it supports these principles,” Easton said at the time.
“The actions taken to limit coverage of the Associated Press event, in order to see how it refers to its geographical location in this important right set forth in the US Constitution for all Americans,” she added.
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