White House press secretary Caroline Levitt She broke out with the Associated Press correspondent on Tuesday about what she considered a “humiliating question” “trying to test (her) knowledge of the economy.
Josh Bouak from AP asked about President Donald Trump's speech at the quarterly BRT meeting (BRT) that was identified after a White House press conference. He claimed that despite Trump, who was describing taxes previously during His last meeting BRT in 2024The president is now paying “tax increases” through definitions.
Levitt objected to this line of interrogation, and boycotting it, saying: “It is not true.”
“I am a curiosity why he gives priority to the tax mixture,” said Boak, as Levit replied, “He does not do it.”
White House press secretary Caroline Levitte listens to a question from the Associated Press Josh Bouak. (Fox News)
The Associated Press says it is prohibited from the Oval Office to use “Mexico Bay”
“In fact, he does not carry out tax increases,” Levit said. “The customs tariff is a tax increase in foreign countries that, once again, tearing us. The definitions are a tax reduction of the American people, and the president is a strong defender of tax cuts.”
She added: “As you know, he carried out any taxes on advice, or the lack of taxes on additional work, and no taxes on the advantages of social security. He has committed all these three things, and Congress is expected to pass it later this year.”
“I'm sorry, did I pay a tariff? Because I have,” he answered. “Forex fees are not imposed. They are directed to importers.”
White House journalist Caroline Levitte speaks during a White House press conference on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/EVAN VUCCI)
“In the end, when we have a fair and balanced trade, the American people have not seen for decades, as I said in the beginning, revenues will remain here, wages will rise, and our country will become rich again,” Levitte said.
“I think it is insignificant that you are trying to test my knowledge of the economy and decisions that this president has taken. I am now sorry for a question to the Associated Press,” she said to another correspondent.
White House Trump had a noisy relationship with AP, Prevented the news organization From the Oval Office and the first Air Force for its refusal to use the name “Bay of America” instead of “Mexico Bay”.
AP Lauren Eston spokesman attacked this decision in a comment on Fox News digital In February.
The Associated Press was prevented from the Oval Office and the Air Force in February. (Getty Images)
“Freedom of expression is a pillar of American democracy and the basic value of the American people. The White House said it supports these principles,” Eston said at that time.
She added: “The measures taken to restrict the AP coverage of the presidential events because of the way we refer to the chip of a geographical location in this important right stipulated in the United States' constitution for all Americans.”
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