The mask slipped during Karoline Leavitt’s press conference on Iran

Leavitt is one of the smoothest operators in the Trump administration. But today, she was flustered from the start — and it only got worse when she opened for questions, reports Holly Baxter

4 Mar, 20:27 — 4 Mar, 20:41

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Why this matters

Press conferences are crucial for government transparency and public communication, and exchanges between officials and journalists often reveal underlying tensions or policy stances. This incident highlights the dynamic between the White House and the press regarding sensitive military operations.

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Coverage focuses on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's press conference regarding Iran, specifically highlighting a tense exchange with CNN's Kaitlan Collins. While one outlet describes Leavitt as flustered, the other frames her actions as lashing out.

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	Fox News	The Independent
Leavitt's reputation as a 'smoothest operator' in the Trump administration

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What sources agree on

Karoline Leavitt held a press conference concerning Iran
A tense exchange occurred between Leavitt and CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins

Where they diverge

Karoline Leavitt's demeanor during the press conference

The Independent

Leavitt was flustered from the start and it worsened during questions

Fox News

Leavitt lashed out at Kaitlan Collins

Key claims2 agreed

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Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary

agreed·Fox News

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The tense exchange involved fallen soldiers from Operation Epic Fury against Iran

agreed·Fox News

Coverage gaps

Leavitt's reputation as a 'smoothest operator' in the Trump administration

ReportedThe Independent

MissingFox News

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External Fact-Checks

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✗False

Cher responded to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt with a retort after she allegedly called the singer "irrelevant" and "outdated."

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✗False

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt debated Stephen Colbert on his late-night talk show.

Snopes·18 Apr 2025Read →

✗False

In April or May 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt debated and confronted MSNBC host Rachel Maddow on live television.

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

The Independent