Caroline Leavitt

He's also on a daily aspirin regimen, which is something his physical examinations has said in the past as well, which can contribute to that bruising that we see.

First, very quickly clarifying Caitlin's question.

You acknowledged that CPI in January when you took office was 3%.

And in September, the last month for which we have data, it was also 3%, so inflation... No, it's 2.5%.

Not in September, it was 3%.

January is one month.

I have one on Venezuela to follow up, but first on affordability since we were talking about the economy at the beginning.

If the economy is as strong as the President has said it is, then why is he telling parents two weeks before Christmas that they should only buy two or three dolls for their children?

Look, what the President is saying is that if we want products made right here in America, if we want them to be made from American small businesses, which is a large part of the reason the President has effectively implemented tariffs, then we're going to have better quality products right here in the United States.

Maybe you'll pay a dollar or two more, but you will get better quality and you'll be supporting your fellow Americans by buying American.

Every economic metric, Caitlin, and I wish you would report more on it, does in fact show that the economy is getting better and brighter than where it was under the previous administration.

I will repeat.

He told President Xi that Nvidia will only be shipping

H200 products to approved customers in China under conditions that will allow for continued strong national security.

The administration continues to maintain a strict export control regime, and we are ensuring that the Blackwell chip and other advanced technologies stay right here in America.

And these H200 chips will only be sent to China after undergoing a security inspection here in the United States.

Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes.

Admiral Bradley worked well within his authority and the law, directing the engagement to ensure the boat was destroyed and the threat to the United States of America was eliminated.

...with the red tie. Thank you, Caroline. Okay, Andrew, go ahead. In wake of Consul and Marjorie Taylor's early resignation, reports last week indicated that other House Republicans might consider doing the same. Does the President have any concerns in light of those reports about other House Republicans potentially leaving early as well as the other announced retirements that we saw in the last couple of days?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the first strike on the boat and a subsequent strike that killed all survivors on board, as NPR has previously reported.