Press secretary vows transparency, challenges media accuracy
During her first briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pledged to provide the truth from the podium while advocating for President Trump's policies, emphasizing transparency and accountability. She also called on the media to uphold the same standard, addressing misinformation about the administration and promising to correct false narratives.
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