White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Speaks to Reporters

House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions just outside the White House. Ms. Leavitt addressed President Trump's tariff threats against Mexico, Canada, and China; Department of Government Efficiency Co-Chair Elon Musk; the closure of USAID; and other topics. Regarding Mr. Musk, Ms. Leavitt said she was unsure about what kind of security clearance he and his team have and if they went through background checks, amid news of Mr. Musk being granted access to the Treasury Department's payment system.