A moment from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Tuesday briefing is going viral, with critics saying it perfectly encapsulates the Trump White House’s approach to foreign affairs.
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Leavitt was asked if the White House had a response to the presidential election in South Korea, where liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung defeated conservative rival Kim Moon Soo.
“Yes, we do. In fact. Let me find it here for you,” Leavitt said, flipping through a binder in front of her. “Should be somewhere in here,” she said, still flipping through.
She laughed awkwardly as she said, “But I will get you one,” before abruptly moving on to a new question from another reporter.
The clip quickly gained traction on social media. Critics said it showcased the Trump administration’s lack of preparation and attention to world events.
Q: Does the White House have a reaction to the election in South Korea?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 3, 2025
LEAVITT: Yes, we do. Let me find it for you. Thank you. Um. We do not. pic.twitter.com/ROycyonXUn
