White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized a Huffington Post journalist during a discussion about President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the conflict in Ukraine. The journalist, SV Dte, known for his critical views on Trump, inquired about the summit’s location, likely to be in Budapest. In response, Leavitt humorously claimed, “Your mom did,” which gained attention online.
Leavitt later posted a screenshot of her response, labeling SV Dte as a “left-wing hack” who consistently attacks President Trump and floods her phone with Democratic viewpoints. She criticized Dte’s social media feed for being biased against Trump, stating that activists posing as journalists harm the profession.
Although the Trump administration has not confirmed the exact date or venue for the Trump-Putin meeting, it is anticipated to occur in Budapest in the next fortnight. Their previous meeting in Alaska on August 15 did not yield progress as Putin reportedly rejected Trump’s plea for an immediate ceasefire.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who recently met with Trump in Washington, described their discussions as fruitful. Zelenskyy mentioned that Ukraine is preparing a deal for 25 Patriot air defense systems following the meeting, emphasizing Trump’s positive stance during their lengthy talks on the frontline.
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