White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a blistering takedown of a biased reporter who dishonestly attacked ICE agents, calling him a “left-wing hack” and exposing the media’s relentless assault on immigration enforcement.
Press Secretary Exposes Media Bias in Viral Exchange
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismantled a hostile reporter during Thursday’s White House briefing after he questioned the justification of an ICE agent’s actions in Minneapolis. The unnamed journalist accused Agent Jonathan Ross of acting “recklessly and unjustifiably” in the January 7 shooting of Renee Nicole Good, prompting Leavitt to fire back: “You’re a left-wing hack.” The exchange went viral as conservatives celebrated Leavitt’s refusal to let the media frame legitimate law enforcement actions as excessive force.
Video Evidence Vindicates ICE Agent’s Self-Defense Actions
Cellphone footage released after the incident proved Good deliberately rammed ICE officers with her SUV during a raid targeting Venezuelan illegal immigrant Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. The video showed Good striking Agent Ross, causing internal bleeding and forcing him to defend himself and fellow officers. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Good was “stalking” the agents before the confrontation, contradicting initial Democrat claims that the shooting was unprovoked murder.
Democrats Retreat as Facts Demolish False Narrative
Hillary Clinton and other Democrats initially condemned the shooting as “murder” on social media, but video evidence forced them to quietly walk back their accusations. Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, whom Leavitt accused of encouraging harassment of ICE agents, faced mounting pressure as the truth emerged. Leavitt appeared on Fox News Monday, declaring Democrats were “lying from the very beginning” about the incident while ICE operations continued targeting criminal illegal immigrants.
The confrontation represents a broader pattern of media hostility toward Trump’s immigration enforcement priorities. Leavitt skillfully redirected attention to victims of illegal immigrant crimes, including Laken Riley and Jocelyn Nungaray, whose stories the mainstream media routinely ignores. This strategy effectively exposes the double standard applied to law enforcement protecting Americans versus those who enable dangerous criminals to remain in the country.
Trump Administration Stands Firm on Border Security
The White House’s strong defense of ICE operations signals unwavering commitment to the deportation agenda that helped secure Trump’s 2024 victory. DHS continues arresting criminal illegal immigrants, including a recent operation targeting a Honduran convicted of sexual conduct with a minor. Leavitt’s forceful pushback against media bias demonstrates how the administration will no longer tolerate dishonest coverage of legitimate law enforcement actions designed to protect American communities.
Watch: Karoline Leavitt Absolutely Levels Lefty Reporter After Dishonest ICE Question – 'You're a Hack'https://t.co/t25b2TX5Z5
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Conservative media outlets praised Leavitt’s performance as a masterclass in handling biased reporters who prioritize political narratives over public safety. The exchange highlighted the stark contrast between the Trump administration’s support for law enforcement and Democratic politicians who consistently undermine immigration enforcement while ignoring American victims of preventable crimes committed by those who should never have been in the country.
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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt