URGENT UPDATE: Fox News host Jessica Tarlov has launched a pointed critique of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt following her recent comments praising Donald Trump as “the peace president.” In a press briefing on July 30, 2024, Leavitt asserted that under Trump, “American leadership is back on the world stage,” amid ongoing negotiations involving European leaders.
Leavitt’s remarks come as Trump attempts to mediate a significant one-on-one meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During the briefing, Leavitt claimed, “While previous presidents have traveled halfway around the world to apologize for America, President Trump stands up for America,” emphasizing his role in “restoring America’s status as the undisputed leader of the free world.”
In a swift response on social media, Tarlov criticized Leavitt’s narrative, referencing Trump’s recent hot mic moment where he mentioned, “I think he wants to make a deal for me,” in a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. Tarlov quipped, “I’m sure next to standing up for America in the dictionary it reads, ‘Putin wants to make a deal for me.’” This comment underscores the skepticism surrounding Trump’s diplomatic approach.
Trump revealed his strategy on The Mark Levin Show earlier this week, stating, “I thought it would be better if they met without me, just to see,” suggesting a hands-off approach to the negotiations. He added, “So they’re in the process of setting it up, and we’re going to see what happens.”
Meanwhile, Leavitt has accused the media of “actively rooting” against Trump’s diplomatic efforts, mentioning the backlash following recent U.S.-Russia bilateral talks. “The so-called experts in the foreign policy establishment, whose record is nothing but endless wars, have the nerve to try and lecture President Trump,” she declared.
Adding to the controversy, Leavitt was photographed in a gold armchair in front of the Oval Office fireplace during the Ukraine peace summit. This seat is historically designated for heads of state, including former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama, raising eyebrows among political observers.
Tarlov’s role as a liberal voice on The Five positions her as a counterbalance to conservative perspectives. Recently, she criticized the Trump administration’s attacks on political figures like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, labeling them as “preposterous.”
In a separate incident, Tarlov found herself embroiled in a heated exchange with former Trump advisor Stephen Miller on social media. After defending a man detained in Washington, D.C., Tarlov quickly retracted her statement after learning more about the allegations against him, indicating the high stakes of public discourse surrounding sensitive issues.
This ongoing debate around Trump’s foreign policy and Leavitt’s defense of it highlights the polarized nature of American politics today. As negotiations between Putin and Zelensky unfold, all eyes will be on how these developments impact U.S. relations on the global stage.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story and the implications of Trump’s diplomatic efforts.
