In a move that has raised eyebrows, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held a second MAGA-only briefing on Tuesday, with questions exclusively from MAGA influencers. The new media event continued the trend set the day before, with Leavitt giving a platform to a group of right-wing voices instead of traditional journalists.
💬 MAGA Influencers Dominate
The briefing kicked off with Arynne Wexler, a prominent MAGA influencer, who got the first question. Wexler praised the White House’s efforts to round up migrants in Florida, claiming that her Uber drivers “finally speak English again.” This statement, made in her opening question, received a round of applause from the MAGA crowd in attendance.
Wexler then asked Leavitt about the administration’s plans to crack down on those defying executive orders regarding trans athletes, further cementing the event’s alignment with conservative values.
🎤 Trump Takes a Shot at Taylor Swift
Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump couldn’t resist commenting on pop sensation Taylor Swift during a recent visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House. In the aftermath of the Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl victory, Trump made a pointed remark about Swift’s presence at the event.
Trump, who was also in attendance at the Super Bowl, shared his thoughts on Truth Social, saying, “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the stadium.” This comment was a reference to the public booing Swift received from NFL fans, particularly in response to her presence supporting her partner, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs.
🚨 MAGA-Only Pressers Raising Concerns
The focus on MAGA influencers at these press briefings has sparked a wider conversation about the role of the media in covering political events. Critics have raised concerns about the lack of traditional media access, arguing that such briefings exclude diverse viewpoints and limit open discourse.
While Leavitt and Trump continue to champion this strategy, it’s clear that these briefings are dividing opinion, with many questioning the true impact of this approach on the public’s trust in the administration.
Taylor Swift
Also, the US President couldn’t resist having a dig at pop star Taylor Swift when the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House on Monday, off the back of their 2025 Super Bowl victory.
“It was an incredible game,” Trump said. “I was there along with Taylor Swift, how did that work out? How did that one work out?”
Swift is often in attendance to support Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, her partner. Her presence has come under fire by NFL fans, and the Super Bowl was no different, as the singer was booed by the crowd.
Trump, who was also in attendance at the Super Bowl, took to Truth Social and claimed: “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium,” he wrote.
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