White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confronted AP reporter Josh Boak regarding tariffs during a heated exchange on Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures. Leavitt expressed frustration over Boak's questioning, arguing that tariffs lead to revenue that can ultimately benefit American citizens through tax cuts. She criticized the media for prioritizing sensationalism over substantive inquiries, stating that the press corps often aims for viral moments rather than genuine understanding. Economists mocked Leavitt's statement that tariffs serve as a tax cut, highlighting the contentious nature of the exchange.
I'm sorry, have you ever paid a tariff?...They don't get charged on foreign companies. They get charged on the importers.
Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people...so much wealth into our country through tariffs that we can give larger tax cuts.
They focus on sensationalism, on trying to get a viral moment, rather than asking tough questions with honest integrity.
I think it's insulting that you're trying to test my knowledge of economics...regret giving a question to The Associated Press.
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