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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned protesters' middle fingers to ICE agents, drawing backlash for hypocrisy after Trump's similar gesture was defended.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt drew criticism on January 15, 2026, for condemning protesters in Minneapolis who displayed middle fingers to ICE agents, calling the act “despicable.” Her remarks were widely questioned after it was noted that President Donald Trump had recently flipped off a Ford plant worker during a rally, an incident the White House defended as appropriate.
Critics, including political figures and media, highlighted the perceived double standard, emphasizing that the same gesture is constitutionally protected under the First Amendment regardless of who uses it.
The controversy intensified amid broader scrutiny of inconsistent standards in judging political conduct.
La secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca, Karoline Leavitt, condenó el dedo medio de los manifestantes a los agentes de ICE, provocando una reacción violenta por hipocresía después de que se defendiera un gesto similar de Trump.