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White House press secretary downplays Trump’s regime change comments
Following Trump's suggestion that he was supportive of regime change in Iran, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said he was 'just raising a question'
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks to reporters outside of the West Wing of the White House on June 02, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Despite President Donald Trump posting on Truth Social on Sunday suggesting that he sought regime change in Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed his remarks when speaking to reporters on Monday morning.
“The president was just raising...