White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to public attention this past weekend after a social media post sparked debate over a perceived contradiction in her recent statements. While Leavitt’s words had drawn headlines, it was a detail in an Instagram photo that generated the most discussion.
Remarks About France Spark Controversy
The attention follows Leavitt’s response to a French politician who suggested that the Statue of Liberty should be returned to France. Leavitt pushed back sharply, reminding critics that U.S. involvement during World War II had helped preserve France from “speaking German.” Her remarks resonated with supporters who viewed her comment as a firm defense of American history, yet it also fueled online conversation and debate about diplomatic tone and messaging.
