Overview:
During a White House press briefing on October 23, 2025, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed a series of pointed questions from Reporters, offering insight into the administration’s stances on student visa policy, cryptocurrency, public transparency, and political discourse.
The exchanges, featured by Presence News and filmed courtesy of C-SPAN, provided a glimpse into how the administration is positioning itself.
Key Highlights from the Briefing:
1. H1B Student Visa Changes and Legal Challenges
Reporter opened by asking about the administration’s recent changes to the H1B visa program for students — and the ongoing lawsuit challenging those reforms.
Karoline Leavitt: “At this time, we are very supportive of our own students first at the moment, but open.”
Leavitt’s brief response underscored the administration’s “America First” education stance while signaling potential flexibility in future policy adjustments.
2. Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao and a Pardon
When questioned about speculation surrounding a pardon for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, Leavitt contrasted the current administration’s openness to emerging technologies with its predecessor’s approach.
Karoline Leavitt: “The previous administration was unfamiliar and not supportive of new industries such as cryptocurrency.”
Her remarks reflect an administration more willing to engage with the crypto industry.
3. Ballroom Repairs and Public Funding Disclosure
Garrett next inquired whether costs and funding for upcoming White House Ballroom repairs would be made public.
Karoline Leavitt: “Yes, it will be publicly available.”
Leavitt’s statement confirmed a commitment to transparency in taxpayer-funded maintenance projects on the White House grounds.
4. Response to Jolanda Jones’ “Across Your Neck” Comment
In the final exchange, Reporter asked Leavitt to respond to a controversial statement made by Texas Democratic Leader Jolanda Jones, who reportedly used the phrase “across your neck” in a political context.
Karoline Leavitt: “Violence and harm have no place in political discourse, no matter who they come from.”
Her response emphasized the administration’s rejection of violent rhetoric and call for civility across party lines.
Conclusion:
These brief but pointed exchanges from October 23’s press briefing captured key aspects of the administration’s communication style — concise, controlled, and aimed at reinforcing central policy themes: supporting American students, embracing innovation, maintaining transparency, and condemning political violence.
Sources:
- C-SPAN: White House Press Briefing, October 23, 2025
- Presence News – Washington Bureau Coverage
Editor Disclaimer:
This article is based on verified footage courtesy of C-SPAN and Presence News coverage from the White House press briefing held on October 23, 2025. Statements quoted are sourced directly from the official press conference recording and reporter exchanges.
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