Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shut down a reporter with “What a stupid question” when asked if Trump would allow peaceful protests at his upcoming $45 million military parade.
At a Glance
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called a reporter’s question about peaceful protests at Trump’s military parade “stupid”
- Over 300 illegal aliens have been arrested in Los Angeles since anti-ICE protests began, with more than half having criminal records
- The military parade in Washington, D.C. will cost $45 million and coincides with Trump’s birthday
- Elon Musk apologized for criticizing President Trump but will not return to the administration
Press Secretary Dismisses “Stupid Question” About First Amendment Rights
When a reporter dared to ask if the Constitution still applies in America, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded with the kind of bluntness we rarely see from behind the podium. During Wednesday’s briefing, Leavitt was questioned about President Trump’s stance on allowing peaceful protests at his upcoming military parade in Washington, D.C. Her response? “What a stupid question.” The exchange highlighted the growing tension between the administration and media over fundamental constitutional rights that, last time I checked, weren’t optional based on whether the president was having a parade that day.
The reporter’s question wasn’t pulled from thin air. It followed President Trump’s recent warnings that protesters at Saturday’s $45 million military parade would be met with “very heavy force.” Trump characterized potential protesters as “people that hate our country,” setting up a concerning precedent where exercising First Amendment rights somehow equates to hating America. Last I checked, peacefully protesting was about as American as apple pie and complaining about taxes.
Over 300 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Los Angeles Amid Anti-ICE Protests
While the administration was busy dismissing legitimate constitutional questions, Leavitt did deliver some actual results on the immigration front. More than 300 illegal aliens have been arrested in Los Angeles since the anti-ICE riots began on June 6, with over 150 having criminal records. This comes as protests against immigration enforcement raids continue nationwide, often led by the same folks who think enforcing our borders is somehow more offensive than the crimes committed by those who shouldn’t be here in the first place.
What’s particularly rich is watching Democrat-run cities suddenly discover the concept of law and order when their progressive utopias start burning. The same mayors and governors who’ve been rolling out the welcome mat for illegal immigrants for years are now scrambling as their citizens face the consequences of these misguided policies. Perhaps if they’d shown the same enthusiasm for immigration enforcement before their cities became protest zones, we wouldn’t be in this mess.
Elon Musk Apologizes, Keeps Distance from Administration
In another development that has the DC establishment clutching their pearls, Elon Musk, the former head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), apologized for recent posts criticizing the president. President Trump appreciated the gesture, according to Leavitt, but no efforts have been made to bring Musk back into the fold. It’s refreshing to see someone in the billionaire class willing to admit when they’ve overstepped, unlike the legions of elite donors who think their money buys them immunity from criticism.
The fact that Musk remains on the sidelines of the administration while continuing to disrupt the status quo through his private ventures might actually be the best arrangement for both parties. Unlike the revolving door of corporate interests and government positions we’ve seen for decades, this separation maintains the independence needed for genuine accountability. Besides, Musk seems to be doing more to advance American interests through SpaceX and his other companies than most career bureaucrats accomplish in a lifetime.
