White House Rejects Claims of Hurricane Season Neglect; Leavitt Slams 'Sloppy' Media Reporting

Amidst concerns about the Trump administration's hurricane season preparedness, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt firmly stated that the administration is taking the matter seriously. Leavitt's comments, delivered during a recent press briefing, directly addressed reports suggesting otherwise. These reports, she claimed, were based on misinterpretations of jokes made in leaked internal meetings. "Contrary to some of the reporting we have seen based on jokes that were made in leaks from meetings," Leavitt stated, "Secretary Kristi Noem and the FEMA leadership are all over this." She emphasized FEMA's commitment to ensuring that federal resources and tax dollars are available to aid Americans in need. Leavitt further criticized the media coverage, describing it as "frankly, sloppy and irresponsible." Her statement underscores the administration's commitment to disaster preparedness and highlights the ongoing debate surrounding accurate reporting and potential misinformation.