Karoline Leavitt’s impressive rebuttal of GMA’s Michael Strahan has led to her acquiring a new moniker among her supporters.
The White House press secretary engaged in a spirited dialogue with Good Morning America host Michael Strahan during an interview on Wednesday, where she defended President Donald Trump’s initiative to mandate that federal employees return to their offices in Washington, DC.
Strahan raised concerns about the potential loss of experienced professionals, such as doctors and scientists, if they were required to return to work five days a week.
“Is there any concern that we risk losing people with years of experience like doctors and, let’s say, scientists?” he inquired.
Leavitt responded assertively, stating, “Well, most doctors who work in actual hospitals and medical institutions have to show up in the office.”
Supporters of Leavitt quickly rallied around her, dubbing her the “grim reaper” for news anchors like Strahan, a former NFL player with the New York Giants.
“Karoline Leavitt just took another soul on live TV,” one fan posted on X, sharing footage of the exchange. “She’s like the grim reaper of fake news.”
The video of their interaction gained significant traction on social media, amassing over three million views.
“Stone-cold killer. Will reach legend status,” commented social media user JoeT.
Leavitt returned to work just three days later after Trump was shot by a gunman during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“The president literally put his life on the line to win this election. The least I could do is get back to work quickly,” she remarked in an October interview with The Conservator.
Appointed by Trump as press secretary, she joined a team of professionals in the White House, emphasizing that he does not discriminate based on gender.Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary for Trump, along with President Donald Trump, has garnered attention for her remarks.
“It becomes increasingly challenging to extend kindness to those who wish you ill, yet she manages it admirably,” commented Jesse Bronx on X. “We appreciate Karoline Leavitt.”
Leavitt defended Trump’s directive for federal employees to return to their offices, stating, “We understand that employees tend to be more productive and efficient in an office setting.”
Trump has enacted an executive order requiring federal agencies to devise a plan for bringing employees back to the workplace.
“Let us not forget that it is the American taxpayers who finance this government, and they deserve representatives who are present and working on their behalf,” she emphasized.
On Wednesday, Leavitt pointed out that only six percent of federal employees in Washington, DC, were working full-time in their offices.
“This government has squandered millions on unoccupied office spaces that are quite impressive; just look at the stunning buildings in this city. They have stood for decades,” she remarked.
Earlier in the week, Trump offered federal employees the option of a buyout, allowing them to receive full pay and benefits until September if they opted to resign.
To take advantage of this offer, employees must resign by February 6th.