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Trump's Press Sec: 'Not on Political Team'

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt sparked confusion when she stated shes no longer part of President Trumps political team, despite backing him. Her comments, made on April 22, came after a Virginia redistricting plan approval that could benefit Democrats. Social media users reacted with memes and speculation, with some suggesting shes off the campaign payroll and others hinting at potential dismissal due to her pregnancy. Leavitt, whos due to give birth in early May, plans to return after maternity leave, leaving everyone guessing about inner circle tensions.

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Trump's Press Sec: 'Not on Political Team'

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It's April 24th. Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt dropped a headscratcher this week, telling reporters she's no longer on President Trump's political… team. She made the comment on April 22nd when pressed about why the 79-year-old leader didn't push harder against the Virginia. Redistricting plan that voters just approved, potentially handing Democrats extra seats. Red dodged the politics angle, stressing she's now purely a government employee at the White House. She's still back, Trump, noting his pack schedule and a last-minute phone call to rally support before the vote. Social media lit up with confusion and memes right away. Folks on TikTok and X called it random, like she was jumping from a sinking ship, while others guessed she just meant she's off the campaign payroll, and fully in her official role. Members are swirling, too, that Trump might boot her, with sources saying he's unhappy

and even pinning distractions on her pregnancy. The 28-year-old is married to 60-year-old Nicholas Riccio. They have a nearly two-year-old son named Nico, and their daughter is due. Early May, she plans to jump back in after maternity leave, so for now, this odd distancing act keeps everyone guessing about tensions in the inner circle.

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