Karoline Leavitt Sparks Backlash Over Biden Age Jab During Social Security Clash
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 27, stirred controversy on April 15 after mocking President Biden’s evening address by saying, “I’m shocked that he is speaking at nighttime. I thought his bedtime was much earlier.” The quip, aimed at Biden’s age, quickly drew criticism online for being unprofessional and disrespectful.
Leavitt made the comment ahead of Biden’s speech at a Social Security advocacy conference in Chicago, where the president defended the program’s strength and accused the Trump administration of weakening it through staffing cuts and policy changes. Leavitt, meanwhile, used the moment to contrast Trump’s commitment to protecting Social Security with Biden’s approach.
The clash highlights not just policy divides but the intensifying rhetoric ahead of the 2024 election cycle. While Leavitt’s jab sparked a wave of online backlash, it also amplified an already charged debate over how to protect a vital program that serves millions of Americans.
