Karoline Leavitt, the 27-year-old White House Press Secretary, has become the center of a raging online storm as people ask: Do you like her, or is she a walking disaster? Appointed by President Trump in January 2025, Leavitt is the youngest press secretary in U.S. history—a fact that has both dazzled and divided the nation. Her fiery defense of Trump’s policies, from his $3 trillion federal funding freeze to his push to end birthright citizenship, has made her a darling of the MAGA crowd but a lightning rod for critics who call her a liar and a propagandist. On June 6, 2025, as Threads explodes with hashtags like #LeavittLies and #TrumpsRockstar, her role in the administration—and a recent South Carolina election upset tied to Lindsey Graham—has ignited a debate that’s tearing social media apart. “She’s either the future of the GOP or its biggest embarrassment!” one viral post screamed, racking up thousands of shares.
Leavitt’s rise is nothing short of meteoric. Starting as a low-level aide in Trump’s first term, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire in 2022, narrowly losing but catching Trump’s eye with her fierce loyalty. Now, as press secretary, she’s tasked with defending some of the most controversial policies of Trump’s second term. Her debut briefing in January 2025 was a chaotic spectacle—she struggled to explain Trump’s funding freeze, which threatened to gut Medicaid and school lunches, leaving reporters stunned. “I’m here to tell the truth,” she promised, but critics, including The Washington Post, accused her of breaking that vow within minutes by dodging questions and spinning narratives. Her claim that all undocumented immigrants are “by definition, a criminal” went viral, drawing applause from conservatives but outrage from immigration advocates who called it a dangerous oversimplification.
Leavitt’s style is unapologetically combative. She’s known for slamming “legacy media” and cozying up to right-wing influencers, often inviting them to press briefings while snubbing traditional outlets. On X, MAGA supporters have hailed her as “articulate as fuck” and a “total rockstar,” praising her ability to deliver sharp soundbites and push Trump’s agenda with unwavering loyalty. But her critics are just as vocal. Reddit threads are filled with users calling her “unqualified” and “ruthlessly aggressive,” with some comparing her briefings to “middle-school tantrums.” A viral clip of her retweeting a video praising Mike Pence for handling January 6—only to later claim Trump won the 2020 election—has been shared widely, with one Threads user quipping, “She’ll say anything to keep Trump happy. Truth be damned!”
The debate over Leavitt has been supercharged by a recent political earthquake in South Carolina. On June 3, 2025, 24-year-old Democrat Keishan Scott won a state House seat in District 50—Lindsey Graham’s backyard—by a staggering 41-point margin, defeating Republican William Oden. The upset, in a district Kamala Harris narrowly won in 2024, has been framed as a rebuke of Graham’s recent pro-Ukraine stance, where he praised a Ukrainian drone strike on Russian bombers. Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, called for Graham to be jailed, accusing him of “leading us into World War III.” Leavitt, as Trump’s spokesperson, defended the president’s de-escalation efforts, but her comments tying the Ukraine situation to domestic policy—“We’re focused on America first, unlike some senators”—were seen as a dig at Graham, fueling speculation that she’s orchestrating a MAGA purge of “RINOs.”
Leavitt’s role in the administration has made her a polarizing figure in this broader political drama. Some Threads users claim she’s Trump’s “golden girl,” a young, telegenic face for the MAGA movement, poised to lead it into the future. “She’s what the GOP needs—young, fierce, and loyal!” one supporter posted, sparking a thread with thousands of likes. But others see her as a disaster, accusing her of prioritizing Trump’s image over the public’s need for transparency. Her handling of the funding freeze, which left millions worried about healthcare and education cuts, has been a particular point of contention. “She’s not a press secretary—she’s a propaganda machine!” one critic fumed, a sentiment echoed across liberal-leaning platforms.
The South Carolina upset has only amplified the debate. Some argue that Scott’s win signals a rejection of MAGA policies that Leavitt champions, like Trump’s hardline immigration stance. Others see it as proof that Leavitt’s “America First” messaging is resonating, with Graham’s loss blamed on his Ukraine misstep rather than Trump’s agenda. The DNC has seized the moment, with Chairman Ken Martin saying, “Leavitt can spin all she wants—MAGA’s losing because they’re out of touch.” The statement has sparked a firestorm on Threads, with users debating whether Leavitt is a liability or a genius. “She’s either the best thing to happen to Trump or his biggest mistake,” one post read, summing up the polarized discourse.
As the controversy rages, Leavitt remains a lightning rod. Her youth and confidence have made her a symbol of MAGA’s future, but her combative style and questionable credibility have alienated many. With the 2026 midterms looming, her ability to navigate these storms will be crucial. Click the link to dive into the drama and decide for yourself: Is Karoline Leavitt Trump’s greatest asset, or the press secretary who’s driving America into chaos?
