Overview

• Kate Mackz, known for her running interviews, collaborated with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for a TikTok video showcasing the White House's iconic spaces, including Pebble Beach and the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room.
• The video, which has now exceeded 1 million views on TikTok, also featured an unexpected cameo by actor Jason Isaacs, who has been a vocal critic of President Trump.
• Mackz’s followers, many of whom assumed her prior viral interview with Democratic nominee Tim Walz indicated partisan alignment, expressed disappointment and criticism over her collaboration with Leavitt.
• The backlash included hateful messages directed at Mackz, with some calling for her to unpin the Tim Walz interview from her social media profiles.
• Leavitt, the youngest White House Press Secretary, described the role as a 'dream come true' and used the video to highlight her personal and professional journey, in line with the administration’s strategy of leveraging influencers for outreach.