White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is facing criticism after making an eyebrow-raising claim about President Donald Trump that didn’t exactly hold up. On X she posted, President Trump is the most transparent and accessible President in American history!
Her tweet came as Trump invited reporters into the Oval Office on Monday to watch him sign executive orders aimed at banning flag burning and tackling cashless bail.
While Trump may have been “accessible” in that he spoke at length during the event—rambling through some wild and bizarre claims—it was the use of the word “transparent” that had people raising their eyebrows.
Critics wasted no time pushing back, pointing out that Trump hasn’t exactly been the model of transparency during his presidency. One of the key examples they highlighted was his failure to release files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, something Trump and his allies had promised to do for years.
Beyond that, Trump has also faced criticism over his refusal to release his tax returns, something that was a major issue during his campaign and throughout his time in office. To add fuel to the fire, questions about his health have been swirling again, and he hasn’t been transparent about his medical records or given a complete picture of his health status.
It didn’t take long for Leavitt’s claim to fall apart, as critics reminded her—and anyone reading—that Trump’s track record on transparency is far from perfect. Instead, many pointed out that while Trump may have been visible during certain moments, he’s been far from forthcoming on several major issues.