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Leavitt straight up called it “fake news.”
This @NPR story is total FAKE NEWS based on one anonymous source who clearly has no idea what they are talking about.
As the President said this morning, he stands strongly behind @SecDef. https://t.co/5Npig8968v
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) April 21, 2025
She said the story was based on “one anonymous source who clearly has no idea what they are talking about,” and said Trump stands strongly behind the SecDef.
But even after that, NPR was doubling down on Tuesday morning, according to Marc Caputo of Axios.
I can’t find one White House official, including some at the highest levels, who confirm the NPR report that the admin has started looking to replace Hegseth
NPR is doubling down this morning
Here’s how it’s previewed on the car display to listeners of the Miami affiliate https://t.co/XfFiJtGTmm pic.twitter.com/WiOCzOpXV8
— Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) April 22, 2025