Leavitt’s remarks, delivered amid renewed partisan tension and an election-year atmosphere, immediately reignited debate over immigration enforcement, political accountability, and the boundaries between legitimate oversight and political smears.
The comments quickly spread across conservative media, drawing sharp reactions from both sides of the political aisle. Supporters applauded Leavitt for what they described as a willingness to “ask hard questions” about the integrity of public officials.
Critics, meanwhile, accused her of resurrecting a discredited conspiracy theory designed to inflame public sentiment rather than advance justice or truth. Continue reading…