Karoline Leavitt shares photo of son with RFK Jr at White House amid backlash: 'I was proud'

WASHINGTON, DC: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 27, is staying focused on what she considers her proudest moments amid criticism.

Leavitt has been under scrutiny for her remarks about President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which she described as a “tax cut” for Americans.

Karoline Leavitt shares 'proud' moment with RFK Jr along with son

Karoline Leavitt recently posted a photo on Instagram of herself at a White House meeting with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr, holding her baby son, Niko.

In the caption of her post, Leavitt wrote, “Yesterday, I was proud to bring my son with me to the first ever MAHA Commission Meeting at the White House with @robertfkennedyjr and many moms (and dads!) who are leading the nationwide movement to Make America Healthy Again.”

She continued, “Secretary Kennedy has already met with leading packaged food companies about removing food dyes from their products, directed the FDA to reform their standards, announced an intention to ensure the US leads the world in production of healthy baby formula, and vowed to provide nutritious foods to lower-income children through the SNAP Program.”

Karoline Leavitt says all agree on a 'healthy future for our kids' 

Karoline Leavitt praised Donald Trump for turning the MAHA into action and working for a healthy future for American children.

 “As Americans, a healthy future for our kids should be something we can all agree upon! Thanks to President Trump, the MAHA Movement is turning into ACTION!” Leavitt concluded. 

In a press briefing on Tuesday, she claimed the President is "actually not implementing tax hikes" while describing tariffs as "a tax hike on foreign countries that, again, have been ripping us off."

She further claimed, "Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people and the President is a staunch advocate of tax cuts," as per Irish Star.

However, an AP journalist confronted her by asking, "I'm sorry, have you ever paid a tariff? Because I have. They don't get charged on foreign companies, they get charged on the importers."

She defended Trump and called the questioning "insulting" while claiming the journalist was challenging her "knowledge of economics and the decisions that this president has made."

She then expressed regret that the question was allowed calling it "insulting." 

On Sunday, she boasted about her husband, Nicholas Riccio, 59, and their son being her biggest supporters.

"Waving to my two biggest fans (husband and son) while boarding Marine One 👋☺️" she posted on Instagram while boarding a helicopter.

Internet continues to troll Karoline Leavitt about her tariff knowledge 

Her followers could not resist mentioning her recent claims that President Donald Trump's tariffs are a "tax cut for the American people."

One person commented on Instagram, “How do you get by each day spewing lies and hatred to the American people? Aren’t you tired? It’s obvious you’re terrified of getting fired just like the past folks, but do you not have any dignity?”

Another wrote, “I love how you showed that reporter that you have no idea how tariffs work. Seth Meyers enjoyed that press conference even more than me. 😁”

Criticism continued in the comments, with one user writing, “So many uneducated and unqualified individuals in that room.”

Another added, “Congratulations on being the most confidently ignorant White House press secretary!”

One more commented, “The Elon human shield method.”

Despite the backlash, some supported Leavitt, with one person writing, “Love seeing families being featured & celebrated in this administration!!!❤️”

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