Sun Aug 03 08:15:32 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

President Trump publicly praised his White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, focusing on her appearance, specifically her face and lips, comparing their movement to a “machine gun.” The remarks quickly went viral, drawing criticism and raising concerns about Trump’s past associations, particularly his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Leavitt’s praise of Trump’s peacemaking efforts preceded his comments.

**News Article:**

**Trump’s Praise for Press Secretary Leavitt Sparks Controversy**

**Washington D.C.** – President Donald Trump’s recent comments about his White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, have ignited a firestorm of controversy. In an interview, Trump lauded Leavitt, focusing on her physical appearance and comparing her lip movements to a “machine gun.” “It’s that face. It’s that brain. It’s those lips, the way they move… like she’s a machine gun,” Trump stated. “She’s a star.”

The clip rapidly circulated online, triggering a wave of criticism and speculation. Social media users drew comparisons to the Monica Lewinsky scandal and questioned Trump’s past associations, particularly his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Some comments alluded to Trump’s alleged connections to Epstein and the ongoing scrutiny surrounding redacted Epstein-related documents.

The remarks followed Leavitt’s public endorsement of Trump’s peacemaking efforts. She had commended the president for brokering multiple peace deals during his six months in office and advocated for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump has faced persistent scrutiny regarding his past relationship with Epstein. Despite distancing himself from Epstein years ago, as he says, the controversy has intensified with the FBI and DOJ’s decision to redact Trump’s name from published documents.

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