Karoline Leavitt Outmaneuvers Michael Strahan on GMA

During a high-stakes appearance on Good Morning America, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clashed with co-host Michael Strahan over Trump-era policies. What started as a discussion on tariffs and federal office returns quickly escalated into a tense back-and-forth.

• Tariffs Under Fire
  Strahan questioned if Trump’s tariffs would hurt American consumers. Leavitt passionately insisted tariffs are not a tax increase for Americans—a stance backed by press statements but criticized by many economists and media observers.

• Return‑to‑Office Clash
  She also defended the administration’s push to bring federal employees back to the office, citing improved accountability—prompting some viewers to praise her boldness.

• Rapid-Fire Rebuttals
  Leavitt was assertive, fact-driven, and unafraid to challenge Strahan’s questions directly. Social media buzzed—one outlet dubbed her clash a “surprise victory,” with some even giving her the nickname “K‑Fire.”