Karoline Leavitt Goes on Frantic Posting Spree to Sell SOTU Win

Published: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:50 pm

White House Spokesperson Champions Trump's State of the Union Address

Following President Donald Trump's lengthy State of the Union address, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt launched an extensive social media campaign to promote the speech as a success. Leavitt, 28, shared headlines from various news outlets, primarily those with a conservative leaning, to highlight what she presented as the president's achievements. The address, which lasted 108 minutes, set a record for the longest State of the Union speech.

A CNN poll, conducted by SSRS, indicated a positive reception to the speech, particularly among Republican viewers. However, the poll also revealed that 45% of the audience felt Trump did not adequately address the economy and the cost of living, a concern for many Americans.

During his address, the president focused on economic indicators such as gasoline and mortgage costs, prescription drug prices, and the stock market. He praised the economy, despite an earlier AP-NORC poll showing only 39% of U.S. adults approved of his economic handling. Fact-checking efforts after the speech revealed that some of the president's claims were not entirely accurate. For instance, real GDP growth in 2025 was projected to be 2.2%, unemployment had slightly increased, and prices were not decreasing as claimed.

One notable aspect of the address, also emphasized by Leavitt, involved immigration policies. Trump's stance on immigration was criticized by Americas Roman Catholic bishops just hours before the speech. During the address, Trump urged attendees to stand in support of protecting American citizens over "illegal aliens," which led to a heated exchange with Democratic lawmakers. Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia, responded to the president's remarks. Leavitt's social media activity did not address the president's lack of acknowledgment of his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

BNN's Perspective:

While the White House is expected to promote the president's agenda, the selective focus and omission of key details in the post-speech messaging raise questions about transparency. The reliance on specific media outlets and the downplaying of economic realities present a skewed view of the address's impact. A more balanced approach would benefit the public's understanding of the issues.

Keywords: Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump, State of the Union, Social Media, Economy, Immigration, Fact-checking, Republican, CNN Poll, Ilhan Omar

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