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The Trump administration is pushing bold moves on immigration and trade, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt defending tough deportation policies and aggressive tariffs. Leavitt, the youngest press secretary ever, says this White House won’t back down from protecting American workers and borders.
Federal agents are ramping up arrests of illegal immigrants, focusing on those with criminal records. Leavitt calls anyone who crosses the border illegally a “criminal,” saying ICE agents finally have leadership that lets them do their jobs. Over 3,500 arrests have been made since January, with plans to deport gang members using a 1798 law rarely used outside wartime. The Supreme Court recently allowed these deportations but said detainees must get notice first. Leavitt brushed off concerns, arguing the administration views border crossers as lawbreakers, not victims.
President Trump’s 50% tariff hike on Chinese goods starts at midnight, doubling down on his “America First” trade strategy. Leavitt says China has exploited U.S. markets for decades, and these tariffs will force fair deals. She claims Trump is open to negotiating but won’t settle for weak agreements. The move has rattled global markets, but Leavitt insists short-term pain will lead to long-term gains for American factories and workers.
Trump floated deporting violent American criminals to foreign prisons, like El Salvador, if legal. Leavitt called it an “idea” discussed transparently, targeting repeat offenders who terrorize communities. Critics say it’s unconstitutional, but Leavitt argues the administration is exploring every option to keep streets safe.
Leavitt slammed past leaders for “forgetting” red and blue states during disasters, noting Trump visited hurricane-hit North Carolina and fire-ravaged California. She says this White House prioritizes all Americans, unlike predecessors who “tied ICE’s hands” and let trade imbalances crush U.S. jobs.
Independent journalists and TikTok creators can now apply for White House press credentials, a shift from traditional media dominance. Leavitt says it’s about reaching younger audiences where they get news. Critics call it a ploy to sideline critical outlets, but she insists it’s about fairness and free speech.
Leavitt laughed off reports of infighting over tariffs, saying Trump welcomes diverse views before deciding. She called public spats between advisers “boys being boys,” proof the president hears all sides.
With deportations accelerating and tariffs taking effect, Leavitt vows this administration won’t slow down. “The American people elected us to shake things up,” she said, “and that’s exactly what we’re doing.”
