Roland OliphantAug 15, 2026 – 6.40pm“You’re a reporter, you should find out.” “What a stupid question.” And, most memorably: “Your mom did.”To admirers, the barbs Karoline Leavitt threw at journalists brought a refreshing directness to the office of White House press secretary. To critics, they were aggressive, insulting, and juvenile (she is the youngest White House press secretary in history, after all, and is still only 28).The Telegraph LondonSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles