CNN Criticized for Nickname of New WH Press Secretary

CNN's Daniel Dale faced backlash after referring to the new White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, as a 'spinmeister' during a broadcast. This remark followed her first press briefing where she assured that Social Security and food stamps would remain unaffected by a federal spending freeze, although she did not clarify the impact on nonprofit programs like Meals on Wheels. Critics on social media accused CNN of jealousy and desperation for views, while supporters praised Leavitt's articulate responses compared to her predecessors. Dale's comments highlighted concerns about the uncertainty surrounding nonprofit funding during the freeze. Subsequently, President Trump rescinded the order to freeze federal grants, citing waste discovered in government projects. Leavitt, at 27, is the youngest White House press secretary and has sparked a mix of admiration and controversy since her appointment.