Karoline Leavitt faces scrutiny over social media remarks and accidental livestream

Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has faced social media scrutiny following two separate incidents. During an appearance with Sean Hannity, Leavitt criticized Democratic candidates, such as Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, claiming they campaign as moderates but govern as radical liberals. She stated that these politicians “do 360s on every single policy position they have.” Critics on social media pointed out the mathematical error in her phrasing, noting that a 360-degree turn would return a person to their original position, thereby implying consistency rather than a change in stance.

In a separate incident, Leavitt accidentally initiated an Instagram Live broadcast from her bedroom while attempting to edit a Reel. The brief stream, which featured Leavitt with her five-month-old daughter, attracted over 1,100 viewers before she ended the broadcast. While Leavitt clarified the mistake on her account, some online observers questioned the timing and the circumstances of the accidental broadcast.