Karoline Leavitt

Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' peace talks, US sees 'meaningful progress'

Two days of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended at a standstill. However, the delegations said they would meet again soon amidst mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump.

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A Russian delegation waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the US, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.
‘THEY LOVE Trump, they love America – but right now they feel abandoned, and it hurts.’ The US president said he has no reason to strike, but protesters have been asking for US intervention. Here, a man shows a sign mentioning Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran in Rome.

US has 'many arguments' to strike Iran, White House announces ahead of Board of Peace meeting

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that Tehran would be wise to reach an agreement to avoid any conflict.

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People walk towards a polling site during early voting in the New York City mayoral election in Manhattan in New York City, US, October 27, 2025.

Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

Democrats have raised concerns in recent months that Trump may deploy troops at polling locations to intimidate voters and interfere with November;s elections that will determine control of Congress.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2025

Trump's media machine-gun: How Karoline Leavitt is rewriting the White House rules

The new front line of American politics is young, female, and digital-first - and it is led by the youngest press secretary in the history of the White House.

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'Is Trump planning on building Jerusalem's Third Temple?' Haredi correspondent asks press sec.

Mishpacha's Jake Turx asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the possibility of Trump rebuilding the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during a discussion on the new White House ballroom.

OCTOBER 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A MODEL OF the Second Temple of Jerusalem.

White House says 'very close' to deal on Gaza ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meeting

"To reach a reasonable deal for both sides, both sides have to give up a little bit and might leave the table a little bit unhappy," Leavitt said.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., June 19, 2025

Trump wants killing to end in 'brutal' Gaza war, White House's Leavitt says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that Trump was caught off guard by both Israel's strikes in Syria and the bombing of the Catholic church in Gaza.

JULY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 18, 2025

Trump diagnosed with vein condition causing leg swelling, White House says

Despite his condition, which is common in people over 70, the White House confirmed that President Trump is in "excellent health."

JULY 18, 2025ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump gestures after returning early from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 17, 2025