‘Bad Publicity!’: Trump Weirdly Suggests This Official Is To Blame For His Media Troubles
President Donald Trump stirred controversy in the Oval Office on Tuesday when he suggested that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt may be to blame for the negative media coverage he receives. Trump, while signing an executive order for a national voter list, went on a tirade against the “fake press” and criticized mainstream media outlets for not highlighting his perceived successes.
Claiming to receive 93% to 97% bad publicity, Trump playfully pointed out Leavitt and jokingly questioned her performance as his press secretary. Despite his remarks, Trump expressed concern over the lack of trust in the media, calling it a “very bad” and “sad” situation for America.
Amidst falling approval ratings, down to 33% in some polls, Trump’s comments come during a time of heightened tensions due to the Iran conflict and the recent government shutdown. As critics on social media offered their opinions on the unusual moment, it remains to be seen how this latest episode will impact Trump’s administration.
