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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs the Media – February 5, 2025

Ms. Leavitt: Good afternoon, everybody. The Press: Good afternoon. Ms. Leavitt: Good to see you all. President Trump is in charge and America is back. This week further demonstrated that the Trump effect is real. Over the weekend, Americans celebrated the return of American-Israeli citizen, Keith Siegel, and two Israelis who were held captive by Hamas terrorists since October 7th, 2023. President Trump and his administration worked diligently to secure their release and are committed to freeing all remaining hostages. Yesterday, as you all know, President Trump held his first foreign meeting at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and as the president said, the bonds of friendship and affection between the American and Israeli people have endured for generations, and are absolutely unbreakable. The President is committed to eliminating Hamas in securing a lasting piece for the entire region. The historic proposal for the United Stat...

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs the Media – February 12, 2025

 On February 12, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. She began by announcing President Trump’s phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The President reaffirmed his commitment to brokering a peace agreement to end the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Leavitt also shared news of the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who had been detained in Russia. This development was seen as a positive step in U.S.-Russia relations and an important milestone toward diplomacy and peace. Additionally, the President signed an executive order banning the use of paper straws in federal agencies, arguing that they are ineffective and unpopular. On trade policy, he signed proclamations raising tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by 25% to protect national security and prioritize American workers. Leavitt also highlighted the confirmation of Tulsi Gabba...

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Feb. 20, 2025

     MS. LEAVITT:  Hello.  Good afternoon, everybody.  I brought some heavy hitters in here with me today.    Today marks one month of President Trump’s return to the Oval Office, and there is no denying this administration is off to a historic start.  The President has already signed 73 executive orders.  That is more than double the number signed by Joe Biden and more than quadruple the number signed by Barack Obama over the same period.   These executive orders have ended burdensome regulations; sealed the border; unleashed our domestic energy sector; eliminated divisive DEI from our federal government; stopped the weaponization of government; cut waste, fraud, and abuse; reinstituted “America First” trade and foreign policies; and ultimately restored common sense.    The President also signed the Laken Riley Act into law, which ensures ICE will detain illegal aliens arrested or charged with theft or violence.  ...