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Trump’s ‘Machinegun Lips’ Compliment for Karoline Leavitt Triggers Backlash

Coming after Leavitt’s claims that Trump brokered multiple global peace deals, the praise has ignited mockery over the administration’s propaganda-driven messaging.

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, saying: “She's great. She’s a great person, actually. I don’t think anybody has ever had a better press secretary than Karoline. She’s been amazing.
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Overview

  • In a Newsmax interview on August 1, President Trump lauded Leavitt’s face, brain and “those lips” that “move like a machinegun,” declaring her the best press secretary in history; the clip went viral online.
  • This praise followed Leavitt’s July 31 claim that Trump ended conflicts between several nations and should receive a Nobel Peace Prize, an assertion widely challenged by foreign policy experts.
  • Media commentators including Greg Sargent criticized Leavitt’s effusive flattery as “North Korea–style propaganda” that underscores perceived weaknesses in Trump’s standing.
  • Social media users and groups such as MeidasTouch mocked the focus on Leavitt’s appearance, with many deeming the remarks inappropriate and recalling past controversies over Trump’s associations.
  • At 27, Leavitt is the youngest press secretary in history and has overseen influencer-focused briefings and tighter narrative control, reflecting a broader shift toward performance-driven White House messaging.