The Brew of Deflection: What Karoline Leavitt's Departure Says About the State of Press Secrecy Karoline Leavitt's resignation as White House press secretary has sent shockwaves through Washington, but her tenure represents more than just a combative relationship with the press.
It's a symptom of a broader disease infecting our democracy: the deliberate blurring of lines between fact and fiction.
During her 18 month stint, Leavitt became infamous for sparring with journalists at White House briefings, lambasting political opponents, and defending President Trump's most contentious policies.