Karoline Leavitt Blasts AP Reporter Over Basic Economic Ignorance

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t mince words last week when she took down an Associated Press reporter for failing to grasp one of President Trump’s key economic strategies the use of tariffs to strengthen America’s economy and put more money back into the pockets of working citizens.

During a press briefing, AP’s Josh Boak attempted to corner Leavitt with aggressive questioning on tariffs. Instead, he exposed what has become all too common in today’s media a fundamental misunderstanding of basic economic principles combined with an obsession for viral "gotcha" moments.

Leavitt addressed the incident on "Sunday Morning Futures," making it crystal clear:

• “He clearly fails to see President Trump’s long term economic strategy, which is to bring in so much revenue, so much wealth into our country through tariffs that we can give larger tax cuts to the American people.”

• She added that Boak “clearly didn’t understand that very simple idea.”

She didn’t stop there. Leavitt highlighted what’s driving the decline of mainstream media credibility:

• Media focus on sensationalism over substance.

• A desperate attempt to generate viral clips instead of asking thoughtful, meaningful questions.

• A total lack of journalistic curiosity when it comes to understanding Trump’s policies that benefit everyday Americans.

And the numbers back her up. A Gallup poll from late 2023 showed only 32% of Americans trust mass media a record low. The public is increasingly tuning out the tired narratives of legacy outlets like the Associated Press, CNN, and MSNBC.

Leavitt also praised the Trump White House’s commitment to transforming the briefing room "We are very proud of the changes that we have made... welcoming in independent voices and new media who truly care about the truth, honesty, and accuracy."

At its core, Trump’s tariff strategy is straightforward:

• Protect American industries from foreign manipulation.

• Generate significant revenue through targeted tariffs.

• Use that revenue to deliver larger tax cuts and foster American economic independence.

Yet, instead of engaging with these policies in good faith, the corporate media continues to show their hand prioritizing their anti-Trump narrative over facts.

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