White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Challenges NBC Journalist on South African Farmer Memorial Video

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended a video shown by President Donald Trump during his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, which depicted crosses representing white South African farmers who were killed. NBC News reporter Yamiche Alcindor challenged the video's authenticity, suggesting the crosses were part of a memorial demonstration rather than actual burial sites. Leavitt countered by citing an Associated Press photo caption confirming the crosses mark white farmers killed in farm murders, asserting the video was substantiated. The exchange became heated, with Leavitt dismissing Alcindor's line of questioning as "ridiculous" and accusing her of pushing false narratives. The confrontation sparked online praise for Leavitt's rebuttal and criticism of Alcindor's perceived bias. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the White House and certain media outlets over coverage of sensitive topics related to South African farm violence.