Caroline Leavitt
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Speaking outside the White House, Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said that President Trump continues to have confidence in the National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Waltz took responsibility for adding the Atlantic editors-in-chief to the group chat of top officials discussing plans to launch strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen.
Speaking outside the White House, Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said that President Trump continues to have confidence in the National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Waltz took responsibility for adding the Atlantic editors-in-chief to the group chat of top officials discussing plans to launch strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen.
Last week, the White House said it was reviewing how the journalist was added. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill also called for an investigation. But Leavitt said today they have completed their review.
Last week, the White House said it was reviewing how the journalist was added. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill also called for an investigation. But Leavitt said today they have completed their review.
This case has been closed here at the White House as far as we are concerned. There have been steps made to ensure that something like that can obviously never happen again.
This case has been closed here at the White House as far as we are concerned. There have been steps made to ensure that something like that can obviously never happen again.
Levitt did not offer any details, though, on what steps were taken. Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.
Levitt did not offer any details, though, on what steps were taken. Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.
Yes, so Trump 1.0 started as an intern and then was offered a full-time job, which led me to working in the press office under Kayleigh McEnany, who was my old boss. remains a very good friend to this day. And then went back home and actually ran for office. I briefly worked for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who will soon be our United Nations ambassador.
Yes, so Trump 1.0 started as an intern and then was offered a full-time job, which led me to working in the press office under Kayleigh McEnany, who was my old boss. remains a very good friend to this day. And then went back home and actually ran for office. I briefly worked for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who will soon be our United Nations ambassador.
Yes, so Trump 1.0 started as an intern and then was offered a full-time job, which led me to working in the press office under Kayleigh McEnany, who was my old boss. remains a very good friend to this day. And then went back home and actually ran for office. I briefly worked for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who will soon be our United Nations ambassador.
And she has a PAC that supports and encourages women to run for office. And I had a conversation with her about being in New Hampshire and the district that I was from and, you know, really sparked my interest to run myself. So I went back home and kicked off a congressional campaign, which was an amazing experience. I was in a very competitive primary. A lot of money from the D.C.
And she has a PAC that supports and encourages women to run for office. And I had a conversation with her about being in New Hampshire and the district that I was from and, you know, really sparked my interest to run myself. So I went back home and kicked off a congressional campaign, which was an amazing experience. I was in a very competitive primary. A lot of money from the D.C.
And she has a PAC that supports and encourages women to run for office. And I had a conversation with her about being in New Hampshire and the district that I was from and, you know, really sparked my interest to run myself. So I went back home and kicked off a congressional campaign, which was an amazing experience. I was in a very competitive primary. A lot of money from the D.C.
establishment went into the race against me. There was a lot of negative ads. I won the primary. ultimately lost the general election. New Hampshire's a tough state to win at the federal level, unfortunately, for a few reasons, but it worked out. Did that thicken your skin right up, though? Totally. Oh, my gosh.
establishment went into the race against me. There was a lot of negative ads. I won the primary. ultimately lost the general election. New Hampshire's a tough state to win at the federal level, unfortunately, for a few reasons, but it worked out. Did that thicken your skin right up, though? Totally. Oh, my gosh.
establishment went into the race against me. There was a lot of negative ads. I won the primary. ultimately lost the general election. New Hampshire's a tough state to win at the federal level, unfortunately, for a few reasons, but it worked out. Did that thicken your skin right up, though? Totally. Oh, my gosh.
I have so much respect for anyone who puts their name on a ballot because nothing is off limits. They will go after you and your family, and everything is on the line when you decide to be a public servant and run. But I don't have no regrets. I met amazing people and it taught me so many skills and life lessons and it was a wonderful experience.
I have so much respect for anyone who puts their name on a ballot because nothing is off limits. They will go after you and your family, and everything is on the line when you decide to be a public servant and run. But I don't have no regrets. I met amazing people and it taught me so many skills and life lessons and it was a wonderful experience.
I have so much respect for anyone who puts their name on a ballot because nothing is off limits. They will go after you and your family, and everything is on the line when you decide to be a public servant and run. But I don't have no regrets. I met amazing people and it taught me so many skills and life lessons and it was a wonderful experience.