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Published August 13, 2026 at 10:46 PM ET · Updated August 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET

Jen Psaki and Karoline Leavitt trade barbs over White House briefing room

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by American Spectator. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Jen Psaki called White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt a liar and said Leavitt turned the briefing room into a 'safe space.' A separate report says Leavitt is stepping down as White House press secretary.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 18 hr ago, when American Spectator reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Post.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

New York Post 1 hr ago
Jen Psaki slams Karoline Leavitt as a liar, claims ex-press secretary turned White House briefing room into ‘safe space’
American Spectator 18 hr ago
Karoline Leavitt Stepping Down As White House Press Secretary

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Salon 8 hr ago
The worst White House press secretary of all time

Coverage timeline

Aug 13, 10:46 PM ET
18 hr ago
American Spectator
Karoline Leavitt Stepping Down As White House Press Secretary
Aug 14, 9:00 AM ET
8 hr ago
Salon
The worst White House press secretary of all time
Aug 14, 3:30 PM ET
1 hr ago
New York Post
Jen Psaki slams Karoline Leavitt as a liar, claims ex-press secretary turned White House briefing room into ‘safe space’
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