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riversedge

(78,000 posts)
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 07:51 PM Jun 2025

Leavitt Storms Out of Press Briefing Over Free Speech Grilling

Source: msn


Story by Farrah Tomazin • 3h •


..............“Is the First Amendment the most important? Is stopping violence the most important? Why is he not out saying all peaceful protesters will be protected?” Sanger asked.

Leavitt answered that while the president supports free speech and the right to protest, “that is not the majority of the behavior that we have seen taking place in Los Angeles.”


“So are you saying the majority of these protests have not been peaceful?” Sanger continued.

A visibly agitated Leavitt then pointed out that almost 400 illegal aliens had been arrested, to which Sanger noted there had been thousands of people on the streets.

....... Leavitt concluded by saying the president would not stray from his mission to deport illegal immigrants from the country - and abruptly walked out merely twenty six minutes into press briefing.....................








Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/leavitt-storms-out-of-press-briefing-over-free-speech-grilling/ar-AA1Gx1eu?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=13117094b2b5454aa28684a67fe3213f&ei=9



we certainly need more of this from the WH presser folks



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Leavitt Storms Out of Press Briefing Over Free Speech Grilling (Original Post) riversedge Jun 2025 OP
I swear to God Solzhenitsyn would be writing Hallmark Cards if he were alive today Torchlight Jun 2025 #1
For gosh sakes, we know she's telling the truth because she's wearing that very lovely crucifix. Buddyzbuddy Jun 2025 #2
A reminder: Trump said "all protesters (on his birthday parade day) will be met with extreme force" Midnight Writer Jun 2025 #3
It would be wise to say AWAY from the Trump parade IMHO. riversedge Jun 2025 #10
Plenty of other places to be Saturday -- Find your local tribe -- www.nokings.org OMGWTF Jun 2025 #19
I've seen several different stories about that on my SmartNews phone app... Jack Valentino Jun 2025 #17
I found a page of 'em. Septua Jun 2025 #24
These idiots don't know what free speech is. Initech Jun 2025 #4
Oh, they KNOW. They just cannot afford to allow it. Free Speech they lose multitudes who are able to learn Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #35
It's a waste of time to argue with any of those clowns. Klarkashton Jun 2025 #5
Keep these questions coming and don't accept the non answers..make her and all of them accountable Deuxcents Jun 2025 #6
Well, no shit, peaceful protests won't be the majority behavior you see if you're only watching rightwing news sources. Beartracks Jun 2025 #7
The cracks are getting bigger Krazy_Kat Jun 2025 #8
snow white snowflake can't take the heat. nt Grokenstein Jun 2025 #9
Useless Butthead! Canada Kid Jun 2025 #11
They have their carefully selected GenThePerservering Jun 2025 #12
Their lies have to keep getting bigger to sustain the corner they've painted themselves into. Keep it up Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2025 #13
The anti christ woman is wearing her cross again after being mocked by a late night comedians. kimbutgar Jun 2025 #14
Pinnochio cross orangecrush Jun 2025 #15
Girl boss having a sad? Aviation Pro Jun 2025 #16
Bleah Alice Kramden Jun 2025 #18
Kudos to the reporter who hounded her until she had to run for cover! ShazzieB Jun 2025 #20
The D3 softball player swings and misses. Hassler Jun 2025 #21
Here's the clip. mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2025 #22
the NERVE of these fucking MAGAts Skittles Jun 2025 #27
"Look - Mommy lies and throws tantrums" Pachamama Jun 2025 #29
I wonder if they arrested even one 'criminal illegal' travelingthrulife Jun 2025 #34
How dare anybody pressure moniss Jun 2025 #23
Never forget The Roy Cohn Commandments Septua Jun 2025 #25
Great post. raccoon Jun 2025 #28
pimping for fascism is hard work Skittles Jun 2025 #26
I see that... GiqueCee Jun 2025 #30
keep grilling her. Javaman Jun 2025 #31
Good! Dulcinea Jun 2025 #32
God, I just hate her so much. mwb970 Jun 2025 #33
Sorry but this is not true, "Leavitt concluded by saying the president would not republianmushroom Jun 2025 #36

Torchlight

(5,748 posts)
1. I swear to God Solzhenitsyn would be writing Hallmark Cards if he were alive today
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 07:57 PM
Jun 2025

because at least then, the state's lies to its people would come with a side of glitter and a Big Mac.

Buddyzbuddy

(1,576 posts)
2. For gosh sakes, we know she's telling the truth because she's wearing that very lovely crucifix.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 07:58 PM
Jun 2025

Midnight Writer

(24,782 posts)
3. A reminder: Trump said "all protesters (on his birthday parade day) will be met with extreme force"
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:06 PM
Jun 2025

He didn't say rioters, he didn't say lawbreakers, he said PROTESTERS.

The right to gather and protest is in our Constitution, yet he blithely and publicly states his intent to violate it.

Try to find a story about this in the press. I even came up with zip when I googled it.

Jack Valentino

(3,385 posts)
17. I've seen several different stories about that on my SmartNews phone app...
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 09:50 PM
Jun 2025

over the last day or so.

Attilatheblond

(7,342 posts)
35. Oh, they KNOW. They just cannot afford to allow it. Free Speech they lose multitudes who are able to learn
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 10:13 AM
Jun 2025

They know what it is, a threat to their constant propaganda and crime spree.

Klarkashton

(4,125 posts)
5. It's a waste of time to argue with any of those clowns.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:16 PM
Jun 2025

They are never wrong or make any mistakes and Jesus is on their side.

Never engage or argue with a fascist they are time wasters.

Deuxcents

(24,201 posts)
6. Keep these questions coming and don't accept the non answers..make her and all of them accountable
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:20 PM
Jun 2025

It’s the press’ responsibility to go after the truth

Beartracks

(14,117 posts)
7. Well, no shit, peaceful protests won't be the majority behavior you see if you're only watching rightwing news sources.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:20 PM
Jun 2025

A lot of media focuses so much on the drama and violence that you might think that's ALL of what's going on in the protests. But elected and appointed officials should make it their business to know ALL the facts on the ground before shaping policy. UNLESS, of course, such officials have no interest or concern about the facts and would rather push fantasies to further their agendas.

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Krazy_Kat

(59 posts)
8. The cracks are getting bigger
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:50 PM
Jun 2025

They are weak. Even this compliant press is pushing back. Let’s keep up the pressure from all sides. Hoping for a massive, calm turnout on Saturday.

 

Canada Kid

(257 posts)
11. Useless Butthead!
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 08:59 PM
Jun 2025

That bitch has about as much business being a press secretary as I have as being a brain surgeon....but I would be successful....since if I was to crack open her head...there would be no brains inside!

GenThePerservering

(3,080 posts)
12. They have their carefully selected
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 09:06 PM
Jun 2025

bit of video on loop behind her and she's wearing her little cosplay cross.

She still got nabbed in a lie. She's pretty obviously over her head.

Bernardo de La Paz

(58,959 posts)
13. Their lies have to keep getting bigger to sustain the corner they've painted themselves into. Keep it up
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 09:18 PM
Jun 2025

Make them lie harder, lie bigger, so that even the low-info types can see that they have to be lying, it is so ridiculous.

kimbutgar

(26,146 posts)
14. The anti christ woman is wearing her cross again after being mocked by a late night comedians.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 09:19 PM
Jun 2025

There is nothing she says that is Christian and she represents satan when she supports the orange taco monster.

ShazzieB

(21,674 posts)
20. Kudos to the reporter who hounded her until she had to run for cover!
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 10:16 PM
Jun 2025

THAT is what we need to see more of from the White House Press Corps! We'll done, David Sanger!

Skittles

(167,742 posts)
27. the NERVE of these fucking MAGAts
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 03:07 AM
Jun 2025

SOOOO concerned about "LEO being attacked" when their savior Trump PARDONED the J6 thugs

Pachamama

(17,484 posts)
29. "Look - Mommy lies and throws tantrums"
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 05:52 AM
Jun 2025

Says Leavitt’s child….

She is such a fine example of morality and discipline and honesty and behavior

travelingthrulife

(3,366 posts)
34. I wonder if they arrested even one 'criminal illegal'
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 10:05 AM
Jun 2025

Maybe it was the 4 year old girl they snatched or the other kids they swiped out of their graduations

moniss

(8,125 posts)
23. How dare anybody pressure
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 12:46 AM
Jun 2025

Little Miss Hissy Fit to actually answer the question asked. The Saints weep at her burden.

Septua

(2,882 posts)
25. Never forget The Roy Cohn Commandments
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 01:12 AM
Jun 2025

• Attack, attack, attack

• Admit nothing, deny everything

• Regardless the outcome of a contest, declare victory, never concede.

Add to those some of Hitler's propaganda favorites:

• Accuse your opponents of that which you are guilty

• Keep telling the lie and people will believe it

• Avoid abstract ideas - appeal to the emotions.

• Constantly repeat just a few ideas. Use stereotyped phrases.

• Give only one side of the argument.

• Continuously criticize your opponents.

• Pick out one special "enemy" for special vilification.

And don't forget a large segment of the population like what Trump is doing.

https://www.physics.smu.edu/pseudo/Propaganda/goebbels.html

GiqueCee

(2,855 posts)
30. I see that...
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 06:41 AM
Jun 2025

... the lovely little Witch of the West Wing is showing off her über-Christianity again with her prominent crucifix. I'm amazed that it doesn't burn a cross-shaped hole in her chest.

Dulcinea

(9,205 posts)
32. Good!
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 07:30 AM
Jun 2025

Hey WH press pool, keep this nasty, hateful, incompetent (expletive deleted's) feet to the fire EVERY DAY. She should be stomping off in a huff or in tears as often as possible.

republianmushroom

(21,491 posts)
36. Sorry but this is not true, "Leavitt concluded by saying the president would not
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 01:41 PM
Jun 2025

stray from his mission to deport illegal immigrants from the country." The convicted felon today, "Trump Promises Changes as Migrant Crackdown Depletes Workforce."
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143476915
Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-12/trump-says-his-deportation-drive-is-sparking-concerns-over-jobs?srnd=homepage-americas

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