Overview

• During her first press briefing, Karoline Leavitt announced the Trump administration's plans to halt funding for programs related to 'transgenderism and wokeness.'
• Whoopi Goldberg responded on The View, asserting that 'wokeness' has historically opened doors for women and minorities in professional spaces.
• Goldberg criticized Leavitt's remarks, suggesting that without such progress, she might not hold her current position as press secretary.
• Joy Behar speculated on The View that Leavitt's appointment was influenced by her physical appearance, drawing backlash for her comments.
• Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in history, also announced expanded press room access for new media voices, including influencers and podcasters.