THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025
And yes, she said it out loud: On the one hand, the behavior was fairly typical, coming from Karoline Leavitt.
Karoline Leavitt, 27, is President Trump's press spokesperson. She's widely said to speak fluent Trump. We'll quickly make this point:
Leavitt didn't appoint herself to her current position. It isn't her doing, or her fault, that she holds her current job.
That said, one bit of behavior from Leavitt was so striking this week that it deserves to be memorialized. We refer to the way she reacted to a question from a reporter—a question which was basically sensible, given a peculiar earlier statement by the president himself.
In fairness, let's quickly be fair:
You can't really fault the sitting president for being annoyed at this time. Given ongoing events in Los Angeles, he may have to move some military assets from his birthday party out to the west coast!
Still, this led to an unusual statement by the commander in chief. On Tuesday, he made these comments in response to a question at an Oval Office event:
PRESIDENT TRUMP (6/10/25): I just think it's amazing. We’re going to have a fantastic June 14th parade, Flag Day. It’s going to be an amazing day.
We have tanks, we have planes, we have all sorts of things, and I think it is going to be great. We're going to celebrate our country for a change.
[..]
And if there's any protestor wants to come out, they will be met with very big force, by the way. And for those people that want to protest, they’re going to be met with very big force—and I haven’t even heard about a protest.
But, you know, this is people that hate our country. But they will be met with a very heavy force.
You can see the tape of his full statement here. At any rate, no more of this "American carnage" stuff. We're going to celebrate the country for once!
The president said he hadn't heard about any plans for protests. But if anyone does show up to protest, he said that they'll be met with a very big, very heavy force. He said it three separate times!
Given the fact that non-violent protest has long been alleged to be legal, that was a slightly odd statement. You could write it off as a clumsy remark—or you could ask Leavitt about it.
On Wednesday, Jasmine Wright chose the perilous latter approach. We probably wouldn't have bothered, but this was the initial result:
WRIGHT (6/11/25): Thank you, Karoline.
The president warned that any protest at Saturday's event would be met with force. Can you clarify what kind of protest President Trump does support, or find acceptable?
LEAVITT: The president absolutely supports peaceful protests. He supports the First Amendment. He supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard. He does not support violence of any kind. He does not support assaulting law enforcement officers who are simply trying to do their job.
It’s very clear for the president what he supports and what he does not. Unfortunately for Democrats, that line has not been made clear and they've allowed this unrest and this violence to continue. and the president has had to step in.
We almost surely would have left it right there. That said, Wright wanted to nail things down. Here's the thanks she received:
WRIGHT (continuing directly): One question. So if there were peaceful protests on Saturday for the military parade, President Trump would allow that?
LEAVITT: Of course, the president supports peaceful protests! What a stupid question.
"What a stupid question," the youngster said. And yes—she said it out loud! (For the videotape, click here.)
We thought it should be memorialized. Memorialization done!
This behavior isn't unique to Leavitt. You can see GOPers at all levels showing bald contempt for the press. Is there, somewhere, an advisor who teaches and encourages this aggressive behavior?
ReplyDeleteIf there is, I haven't seen this person named. But the GOP has long employed media advisors who prescribe media strategies and the rank and file have obeyed.
I think the protest that would be allowed is where protesters demand a bigger parade and more adulation for herr Trump.
DeleteI agree with Quaker: “You can see GOPers at all levels showing bald contempt for the press.” That’s because the press deserves contempt.The media are pretty much spokespersons for the Dem Party. Just to take one current example, the press has been making the LA riots appear less serious than they really are.
DeleteThe media lost me when they called racists "economically anxious".
DeleteAnonymouse flying monkey 6:25pm, you’re the most economically anxious being in the country. No one else would spend all day posting the same comment for the money it takes to get an Icy and a bag of skittles.
DeleteDavid -- repeating the same nonsensical refrain doesn't make it so. It just shows your adherence to the party line.
Delete7:17,
DeleteThere isn't enough money in the world to get me to lie about Right-wingers.
Anonymouse 9:22pm, I guess Soros got you for free.
DeleteHahaha. That Soros reference never gets old in your tired playlist. Read the comment at 7:17 while looking in the mirror.
DeleteThe only political analysis that makes any sense is that Republican voters support Trump out of racism, sexism and other bigotry (xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia) which they dress up as Christian nationalism and white supremacy (just to pretend they have an ideology beyond hate). Tech bros too.
DeleteSoros has done a lot of good worldwide. I don’t get why right wingers think references to Soros are insulting.
Delete7:36, don't worry about it, maggots don't know why they think that either. They have had this bullshit shoveled down their skulls for so long, it is just reflex now
Delete7:36 - because MAGA trolls have the intellectual depth of a teaspoon.
DeleteI just come here to shit post idiot right wingers for kicks. I know they are too stupid to change their brainwashed cult mind. I mean just look at all the stupid Jew hating Soros is paying commenters comments. Soros has largely given up on funding the American left, realizing it is like herding cats. Billionaires on the right know their marks have long been an unquestioning cult. Again, every accusation from the right is an admission. I'd say shame on you, but cults have no shame. So be a good little Nazis you right wing cult weirdo freaks, turn in your friends and neighbors to the stassi, I mean homeland security. And above all, keep attacking those dirty little conniving Jews.
DeleteTrump made an ambiguous comment. He said he would punish protests, but didn’t say he meant violent protests. Leavitt clarified his comment, which is her job.
ReplyDeleteWright’s second question was indeed stupid, because Leavitt’s answer to the first question implicitly answered the second question.
Don't get too worked up.
DeleteNo one listens to what the demented Adderall addict says anyway.
Did the CA Dem Party buy bricks for the protesters?
ReplyDelete“A recent review of the California Democratic Party's May 2025 expense report has uncovered a significant and controversial expenditure: the purchase of 200 pallets of construction-grade bricks. Notably, this acquisition lacks any associated construction plans or public documentation, raising questions about its intended use. The absence of a clear purpose for such a substantial purchase has prompted calls for transparency and accountability from both political opponents and watchdog organizations.”
The great Democratic Party keeps on upending norms, and status quo lovers on the Right continue to squeal.
DeleteYou gotta love it.
Anonymouse 6:06pm, the majority of people describe what you do as “tearing shit up”, but suit yourself, Mr. Aurelius.
Delete7:28 sure, coming from someone who supports a party that attacked the Capitol and trashed it, that takes a metaphorical chainsaw to destroy federal agencies, unconstitutionally in many cases, and that supports the ripping away of health care from millions, and whose spending bill may send the economy into a deep recession. And yet, it’s the Dems that supposedly “tear shit up.” You can’t beat the cognitive dissonance.
DeleteAnonymouse 7:37pm, coming from someone who spent 2016 to 2020 tearing up shit and plans to keep “upending norms” for four more years, I suggest we start hoarding concrete. It’s soon to be in short supply.
DeleteDickhead in Cal speaks out of his ass and is usually wrong, but never in doubt.
DeleteSqueal louder, 7:46.
DeleteAnonymouse 9:24pm, your dexterity is admirable, but I suppose you’ve had years of experience with throwing rocks and texting simultaneously
DeleteAll my traits are admirable, because I'm an illegal immigrant.
DeleteIf you're ever in the executive suites, swing by my office and say hi.
Anonymouse 9:52pm, I wouldn’t want to bother you while you’re making beds and emptying trash.
DeleteHoly heck, David.
DeleteNever, ever again tell me that you "check the facts." You quote an article from an unknown, out of the way "news" site that includes no quotes, no sources, no documentation to support a claim reported nowhere else.
"A recent review of the California Democratic Party's May 2025 expense report.."
Who performed this review? Where's a link to the expense report? Who did they buy the bricks from? What do you know about the site "The Burning Platform" other than its post office box address in Pennsylvania?
Stop posting phony information.
Bricks are not cinder blocks. But go ahead and entertain us with your unlimited capacity for spouting "information" that is right wing propaganda.
DeleteAs a nation, we began by declaring that 'all men are created equal.' We now practically read it 'all men are created equal, except negroes.' When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.
ReplyDelete—spoken by Lincoln
And then he sucked some guy's cock.
DeleteChecks out, because all Republican politicians are closet cases.
DeleteLincoln, Van Buren and Obama were our only gay presidents.
DeleteRonald Reagan was our worst President.
DeleteTrump with hair plugs, comb overs, and poorly blended orange face, and JD with his hot eyeshadow are clearly the first trannies in office. I heard a secret service agent say they love to dress up in heels and compare cankles..
DeletePlease, Prince Orange Chickenshit, no more diplomatic efforts with Iran. The world can't take much more of your fucking brilliant deal making.
ReplyDeleteAnonymouse 9:18pm, the vast majority of Iran wasn’t bombed tonight. So what’s your problem?
Delete"So what’s your problem?"
DeleteYou have to admit, 10 years is a long time to still be waiting for the identity of the Republican voter who isn't a bigot.
Anonymouse 10:00pm, well, in ten more years or so you may be able to think up another line.
DeleteI'll keep pointing out that no one can find the Republican voter who isn't a bigot, and you keep pretending it doesn't bother you.
DeleteDeal?
Anonymouse 10:28pm, when have I pretended that you’re not tedious? There are pull-string talking toys that less redundant than you.
DeleteMike Tyson is a bigot? What is your basis for saying Mike Tyson is a bigot?
DeleteCalling all Republicans bigots is poisoning the well, a tactic of the weak
DeleteAnonymouse 11:02pm, you must have a quota from Soros as to how often you must use the term bigot. Say it a few more time and you can get your frozen dinner and take it home.
DeleteIt's the same as saying "I can't cope with my own self hatred."
Delete11:11 PM - That is the firs time I have ever used the term in probably decades. I was just addressing the sad, troubled soul who uses it every day as a way to avoid argument and deal with their own intolerance.
DeleteTyson beat up his wife.
Delete11:10,
DeleteWhen, exactly, did the truth stop setting us free?
6:45, yeah, that was never true. As Prince Orange Chickenshit said, that was for suckers and losers.
DeleteWhere's your pull string located, asshole?
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ReplyDelete"Given the fact that non-violent protest has long been alleged to be legal, that was a slightly odd statement. "
Surely he meant idiot-Democrats' "mostly peaceful protests".
Israel would not be bombing Iran if Donal J Trump were President,
ReplyDeleteright Dickhead in Cal?
Israel would not have an excuse to bomb Iranian nuke facilities if the ignoramus had not torn up the US, China, Russia, France - Iran nuclear program treaty. Inspections were open and showed Iran was complying. But shithead had to listen to a Ruskie mouthpiece on Fox and tear up the agreement with bonus of showing Obama who is who? Or something. So fucking weird. But the stupid always stands out.
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