Overview

• Washington Post reporter Emmanuel Felton reached out to Trump’s transition team regarding a racially charged incident in New Jersey following the 2024 election.
• The inquiry was part of a broader report on a rise in hate crimes, including text messages and neo-Nazi marches, which Felton noted could not be directly linked to Trump.
• Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s incoming press secretary, called the inquiry an attempt to unfairly associate Trump with racial incidents and accused the media of fostering division.
• Leavitt shared the email publicly on X, labeling it as an example of biased media practices and criticizing the Washington Post’s credibility.
• The Trump transition team also reported receiving threats against Cabinet nominees and staff, prompting swift law enforcement action.