Overview:
President Trump’s latest White House briefing, delivered by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Key highlights include the announcement of a new ICE detention facility in Florida dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” escalating efforts to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and the President’s critique of the Federal Reserve. The article also draws a sharp contrast between GOP and Democratic leadership as the administration pushes forward on immigration, the economy, and national security.
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome back to the White House.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the media this afternoon with a sweeping overview of President Trump’s agenda heading into the July 4th holiday, starting with a bold new development in immigration enforcement.
ICE Detention Center Coming to Florida: “Alligator Alcatraz”
President Trump is scheduled to travel to Florida on Tuesday to officially open a new federal detention facility designed to detain, process, and deport criminal illegal aliens.
Key Details:
- Location: Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, deep in the Florida Everglades.
- Capacity: 5,000 beds.
- Name: Informally nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” due to its remote, wildlife-surrounded location.
- Accessibility: Only one road in and out. The only exit for detainees will be via deportation flights.
- Purpose: Central to carrying out what the Trump administration calls “the largest mass deportation campaign in American history.”
The President will be joined at the opening by Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Kristi Noem, Congressman Byron Donalds, and other state and local leaders.
“This is an efficient and low-cost way to protect American communities,” said Leavitt. “This facility is proof that the President is delivering on his promise to secure the border and remove criminal illegal aliens.”
A Week of Wins: From War to Peace, From Energy to Economy
Leavitt declared it “a historic week” for the Trump presidency, recapping major foreign policy and economic victories:
Iran-Israel Ceasefire:
- After decisive military action to “obliterate the immediate threat of the Iranian regime’s nuclear capabilities,” President Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
- The ceasefire is still holding, bringing rare calm to a volatile region.
NATO Win in the Netherlands:
- Trump secured a landmark commitment from NATO allies to spend 5% of their GDP on military defense, significantly increasing alliance readiness and U.S. leverage abroad.
Gas Prices Plunge:
- Thanks to “unleashed American energy dominance,” gas prices have hit a 4-year low as the country heads into Independence Day week.
Market Surge:
- The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both reached record highs, driven by what Leavitt called “the incoming Trump economic boom.”
Direct Message to Fed Chair Powell: “You’re Too Late”
In a fiery moment, Leavitt read aloud a personal note President Trump sent to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell:
“Jerome, you are, as usual, too late. You have cost the USA a fortune and continue to do so. You should lower the rate by a lot. Hundreds of billions of dollars are being lost, and there is no inflation.”
Trump’s Argument:
- Despite economic strength and low inflation, U.S. interest rates remain among the highest in the developed world.
- Charts shared with the press show dozens of countries — including Japan, Canada, the UK, and even Cuba — with lower rates than the U.S.
Leavitt emphasized that lower interest rates are now the final obstacle to accelerating the economic resurgence.
“One Big Beautiful Bill” — A Make-or-Break GOP Priority
At the heart of the Trump agenda is what the White House calls the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This sweeping piece of legislation, which Republicans are working to pass before July 4, is designed to serve as the cornerstone of Trump’s second-term vision.
What’s in the Bill:
- Permanent Middle-Class Tax Cuts:
Extends and expands the Trump tax cuts from his first term. - Historic Border Security Investment:
Provides the largest one-time funding package for border security in U.S. history, supporting efforts like the Florida detention center and nationwide deportation logistics. - Targeted Medicaid Reform:
- Protects benefits for citizens (pregnant women, children, seniors, disabled).
- Cuts waste and fraud, including benefits improperly paid to 1.4 million undocumented immigrants.
- Defense Modernization:
- Funds a “Golden Dome” missile defense system.
- Revitalizes military readiness and infrastructure.
Leavitt’s Message to Congress:
“Republicans must remain tough and unified. This bill is the clearest contrast between the radicalism of today’s Democrat party and the common-sense revolution being led by President Trump.”
Political Contrast: Democrats “Doubling Down on Craziness”
The Press Secretary sharply criticized Democratic leadership, pointing to what she called the party’s descent into extremism:
- NYC Mayoral Nominee Zoran Mindami was labeled a “communist who supports defunding police, abolishing Israel, and taxing the wealthy out of existence.”
“Meanwhile, Republicans are fighting for everyday middle-class working Americans,” Leavitt said. “And all of that is packed into this One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Closing the Briefing: Energy, Unity, and Momentum
Leavitt closed the day’s briefing by taking questions and reminding the press that the administration’s priorities — economic growth, immigration control, national defense, and tax relief — are directly responding to the will of the American people.
“We are carrying out a revolution of common sense,” she said.
The President’s allies in Congress are working against the clock to get the One Big Beautiful Bill to the President’s desk before Independence Day, as the administration prepares to celebrate the holiday on a foundation of renewed strength and bold legislative wins.
