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On the recordOctober 17, 2025
And then you’ve got Karoline Leavitt, who’s sick; she’s out of control.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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thehill.com

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Jeffries condemns White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's statements.

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