Karoline Leavitt Blasts Democrats: "Defunding of DHS Should Be a National Scandal”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a blistering critique of Congressional Democrats, labeling the ongoing 73-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a "national scandal." Following the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Leavitt argued that Democratic obstruction is placing an "enormous and pointless burden" on the Secret Service—forcing agents to work without pay during a period of heightened domestic threats. She warned that with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the America 250 celebrations, and a presidential election on the horizon, the lack of DHS funding is a direct threat to public safety. Leavitt called for an immediate end to the debate, demanding that Democrats fund the department to prevent further security lapses. The administration remains firm that the responsibility for any future violence rests solely with those blocking the DHS budget. #KarolineLeavitt #DHS #SecretService #NationalSecurity #BreakingNews #WorldCup2026 #America250 #WhiteHouse #TrumpAdministration #WashingtonDC