A surprising request echoed through the Cabinet Room of the White House. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, captivated by the sharp defense of economic policy, turned to Donald Trump with a proposition: he wanted to hire press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
The moment unfolded after a spirited exchange with reporters. Questions regarding affordability had prompted a forceful response from Trump, who then called Leavitt into the meeting. He asserted that economic conditions were demonstrably better under his leadership than his predecessor’s.
Leavitt didn’t hesitate. She launched into a detailed rebuttal of the media’s coverage, highlighting the administration’s efforts to combat inflation and boost the middle class. She pointed to regulatory cuts, tax reductions, and a focused effort to reverse what she characterized as a previous economic crisis.
“Affordability is what the American people elected this president to do,” Leavitt stated, her voice resonating with conviction. She accused the reporters present of deliberately ignoring the administration’s successes and misrepresenting the economic narrative.
Trump, echoing Leavitt’s sentiment, labeled the media “fake news.” It was then that Orbán, leaning towards Trump, made his unexpected offer, asking if he could “get her for us.”
Trump responded with a playful acknowledgment of Orbán’s good judgment, jokingly urging Leavitt to stay. The exchange, though lighthearted, underscored the power of Leavitt’s impromptu defense and its impact on an international observer.
The meeting itself took place against a backdrop of complex geopolitical considerations. Hungary had reportedly sought a U.S. exemption from sanctions imposed on Russia, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine faced increasing challenges.
