Watch: Karoline Leavitt Obliterates AP Reporter for Talking to Her Like a Child During Press Briefing

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt strongly pushed back against what she viewed as a biased question from an Associated Press reporter regarding tariffs.

During a Tuesday press briefing, Leavitt took questions from the press when AP reporter Josh Boak raised concerns about the administration’s trade policies as President Donald Trump prepared to speak at the Business Roundtable.

“When President Trump last addressed the BRT when he was on the campaign trail, his big push was on tax cuts,” Boak said. “He’s going there today as he’s proposing tax hikes in the form of tariffs, and I’m curious why he’s prioritizing that over the tax cuts?”

Leavitt quickly refuted Boak’s characterization, stating, “he’s actually not implementing tax hikes.”

“Tariffs are a tax hike on foreign countries that, again, have been ripping us off,” she asserted.

“Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people, and the president is a staunch advocate for tax cuts.”

Boak, however, remained confrontational.

“I’m sorry, have you ever paid a tariff? Because I have. They don’t get charged on foreign companies, they get charged on importers,” he responded.

Leavitt countered by explaining that tariffs contribute to higher wages and more job opportunities in the U.S. She then made it clear she was unimpressed with Boak’s approach.

“I think it’s insulting that you’re trying to test my knowledge of economics and the decision that this president has made,” she remarked.

“I now regret giving a question to The Associated Press.”

The debate over tariffs continues to be a contentious issue.

Critics like Boak argue that restricting foreign imports leads to higher prices for consumers. On the other hand, supporters, including Leavitt and others in the Trump administration, contend that tariffs keep revenue within the country and stimulate economic growth.

However, Boak’s approach to questioning Leavitt did not reflect a journalist seeking clarity but rather an advocate with a clear stance against tariffs.

His wording—specifically referring to tariffs as “proposing tax hikes in the form of tariffs”—was deliberately provocative, indicating that he knew the reaction it would likely provoke.

Perhaps his frustration stems from the AP losing access to certain White House areas due to its continued use of the term “Gulf of Mexico” instead of the officially recognized “Gulf of America.”

Or maybe his concerns are genuinely centered on tariffs.

Regardless, Boak’s behavior in the briefing room highlights why many Americans distrust the mainstream media.

Instead of prioritizing objective reporting, they often push a particular political narrative under the guise of impartial journalism.

This approach fosters an air of both arrogance and political bias—qualities that many find exasperating.

Leavitt’s decisive response to Boak was warranted. No doubt, many viewers at home appreciated seeing her take a firm stand.