Press Briefing: Karoline Leavitt Gaggles with Reporters at The White House - April 21, 2025

Karoline Leavitt 00:00:00-00:00:01 (1 sec)

Hi Connie.

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Hi Karoline. Good morning.

Good to see you all at the Easter Egg roll.

Question 00:00:03-00:00:12 (8 sec)

Just anything else on the president learning of the passing of Pope Francis? His reaction, and does he plan to travel for any of the services honoring his life?

No travel plans at this time. Doesn't mean it's not happening. I just don't have anything to share. But the President, of course, is aware of the passing of the Pope, and did put out a statement this -- this morning, and we're praying for the millions of -- of Christians around the world who love the Pope and admired him this morning.

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Did the President have any con --

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Question 00:00:29-00:00:39 (10 sec)

Has the President read that story ,or been briefed on The New York Times story? And combining kind of that and all the leadership changes at the Pentagon on over the last week, does the President still have confidence in Secretary Hegseth?

The President absolutely has confidence in Secretary Hegseth I spoke to him about it this morning, and he stands firmly behind him.

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Thanks, Karoline, thank you.