Karoline Leavitt, the 27-year-old White House press secretary, sparked controversy after making a blunt remark about former President Joe Biden’s public address on April 15, 2025. Leavitt joked about Biden’s age and bedtime, saying, “I’m shocked that he is speaking at nighttime. I thought his bedtime was much earlier.” This comment,
aimed at Biden’s age and energy, drew widespread criticism on social media for being disrespectful and unprofessional.In her statement, Leavitt also emphasized President Donald Trump’s commitment to protecting Social Security, contrasting it with Biden’s focus on the program in his speech.