‘Whoa Whoa Whoa’: Trump Lines Up Another Press Secretary Days After Blaming Leavitt for Poor Ratings — Then a Tiny On-Screen Mistake Sparks a Firestorm
Hegseth claimed total military dominance over Iran following a two-week ceasefire announcement.

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Hegseth claimed total military dominance over Iran following a two-week ceasefire announcement.

The article reports that Pentagon assistant press secretary Riley Podleski’s video, including a misspelling of her title, prompted online mockery and speculation that she could replace White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. It connects that speculation to President Trump’s recent criticism of Leavitt but reports no confirmed replacement.
White House press secretary whose job security is discussed
Leavitt's version of this story ↗President whose comments about Leavitt and Iran are discussed
Trump's version of this story ↗U.S. Representative
Acting Attorney General
Secretary of Homeland Security
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