Karoline Leavitt

'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire

"From the very beginning of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump estimated this would be a 4-6 week operation," Leavitt said. Countries like Pakistan, Australia, and Egypt welcomed the agreement.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt points while she holds a press briefing at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, December 1, 2025.
US President Donald Trump speaks during the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner in Washington, March 25, 2026.

Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024.

US, Israel temporarily remove two Iranian officials from target list - report

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing West Palm Beach aboard Air Force One, Florida, US, March 23, 2026

Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump 'can always surprise us,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'


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.

 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.

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."

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