Donald Trump gave an interview this weekend.
He praised his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, in unusually vivid terms.
The remarks sparked immediate attention across media and social platforms.
Leavitt, at just 27, has already become one of the most prominent figures in Trump’s communications team.
She now holds the distinction of being the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history.
Her rise has been meteoric—from campaign spokesmanship to a central role in the West Wing.
Trump’s praise stood out for its unconventional vocabulary.
During the interview, he described her as having a captivating presence.
He singled out her “face” and “brain”—and most notably, her “lips.”
It wasn’t the typical political compliment.
He said, “Those lips, the way they move,” comparing her speech to a “machine gun.”
“She’s become a star,” he added, calling her the best press secretary he’s ever had.
Leavitt began working for Trump in early 2024.
First as campaign press secretary, then elevated for his second presidential term.
She succeeded Karine Jean‑Pierre, becoming the administration’s top media spokesperson.
Her tenure has not been without controversy.
Musical stances include renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” praise for Trump’s diplomacy, and pushing for a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
She’s drawn praise and criticism in equal measure.
But this interview language took attention to another level.
Critics on social networks called it “creepy” and inappropriate for a public official.
Some compared it to language once associated with Jeffrey Epstein’s social circles. Others simply called it unsettling.
Defenders argued that Trump’s remarks were playful exaggeration, part of his bombastic style.
They said he praised her communication prowess, not objectified her.
Still, the phrasing struck many as out-of-bounds.
Karoline’s performance in press briefings has been confident and combative.
Press insiders say she rehearsed responses heavily and rarely appeared rattled.
Some defended her, saying media outlets were ignoring her skills and focusing on optics.
Social media users reflected that sentiment.
Karoline Leavitt is HALF the age of Karine Jean-Pierre but is at least 500x more based and articulate—let that sink in
— stepfanie tyler (@wildbarestepf) January 31, 2025
Karoline: 27 yo KJP: 50 yo pic.twitter.com/3Gl9NkVsw4
Some thought Trump’s words expressed genuine affection for her work.
Other voices were more cynical, pointing to gender dynamics and age disparity.
In context, Leavitt has become a polarizing figure.
She campaigned unsuccessfully for Congress in 2022 before rising in Trump’s media orbit.
By 2025 she was hailed as a rising conservative star—a turnaround trajectory rare in Washington.
When Trump made the lips comment, networks clipped the moment.
Videos of the remark circulated on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
Online reaction echoed both amusement and alarm.
A user on X posted: “Big Monica Lewinsky vibes,” referencing political scandal from years past.
Other commenters described the tone as predatory, old-school male gaze in a modern workplace.
Competence is something we take for granted and as someone who remembers KJP, I can’t tell you how much I am enjoying the Karoline Levitt era. pic.twitter.com/6p6JySAXCI
— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) May 19, 2025
Still more sympathized with Leavitt—saying she was the one performing under pressure.
Trump later confirmed Leavitt’s ascension at a separate event.
He said she’s “smart, tough, and an unbeatable closet defender of this Administration.”
His praise wasn’t limited to aesthetics. He commended her communication skills and loyalty.
Leavitt herself has consistently backed Trump’s foreign and domestic policy stances.
She frequently appeared on conservative media platforms during his campaign and presidency.
She pushed the message that Trump’s administration has brokered multiple peace deals, especially in the Middle East.
The quotes from that interview landed shortly after she encouraged awarding Trump a Nobel Peace Prize.
She claimed he averaged one ceasefire or peace deal per month during his first six months back in office.
That statement preceded Trump’s admiring tone about his press secretary.
Meanwhile the language about facial features overshadowed those policy points.
News outlets framed the interview as part of a larger narrative of Trump’s controversial commentary.
What had been policy debate quickly turned into visuals and optics discourse.
Political commentators weighed in.
Some saw it as personal admiration.
Others saw strategic damage control tied to Epstein-related scrutiny overshadowing Trump’s image.
Asked whether the channel’s coverage would face backlash, analysts said the clip reflects media fatigue.
Karoline Levitt stated that whomever leaked
— Evita26 (@ewa_baczkowska) June 25, 2025
misinformation to CNN should go to jail.
She also mentioned that FBI is investigating the incident. pic.twitter.com/hpcZ8Cemjd
Audiences have grown sensitive to language that feels exploitative or borderline inappropriate.
That implies risk for public figures who blur professional and personal tones publicly.
Over the past decade, public discourse around workplace comments has shifted.
Press secretaries—especially women—are often scrutinized more harshly for optics than content.
One former communications director noted that compliments about appearance are rarely neutral.
In recent weeks, international media carried the story widely.
The NDTV headline summarized the tone: “Trump praises lips and face,” while The Independent highlighted the wordplay, “Machine Gun lips.”
The Daily Beast also noted the language sparked debate, prompting journalists to ask: “Has Trump crossed a line?”
Meanwhile Leavitt remains on duty at the White House podium.
She did not respond publicly to the interview.
She continues to field questions with composure, avoiding personal commentary.
Trump’s defense team has not issued further comment.
Fox News did not directly address the remarks, though conservative show hosts offered supportive context.
No complaint has been filed, and Leavitt operates with full backing in her role.
Still, social media suggests the moment has lasting cultural ripple.
One TikTok post suggested people tape the clip for training on acceptable workplace speech.
Another thread compared the language to Trump’s earlier controversial outbursts.
To date, no further public statements have been made.
Leavitt remains focused on diplomacy and messaging.
Trump remains vocal, unfiltered—commentary still free.