The MeidasTouch Podcast Panicked White House holds Disaster Press Conference
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Mar 17, 2025 A chaotic White House press conference spirals out of control as a Trump spokesperson struggles to defend controversial policies. The discussion highlights the administration's intention to withdraw from international war crime agreements and the labeling of Venezuelans under a contentious law. The hosts unpack how these decisions impact foreign relations and showcase a shift in American cultural leadership. They also touch on immigration policies and the ongoing challenges in navigating the media landscape.
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Leavitt's Unprepared Response on Pardons
- Karoline Leavitt, in a White House press conference, gave an unprepared response regarding Trump's claim about Biden's pardons.
- She suggested Biden's staff might have committed illegal acts by using an autopen without his consent.
Leavitt on Ukraine Investigation Withdrawal
- Leavitt, when asked about the US withdrawing from the International Center for the Prosecution of Crime Against Ukraine, claimed ignorance.
- She then cast doubt on the reports, suggesting they were inaccurate.
Vague Response on Detainment Criteria
- When questioned about criteria for detaining Venezuelan gang members, Leavitt offered a vague response.
- She cited "intelligence" and trust in officials, sidestepping due process concerns.