White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt drew attention after posting an Instagram photo featuring a Louis Vuitton handbag—days after criticizing France. Her remarks came in response to a French politician suggesting the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty. Leavitt fired back, saying, “It’s only because of the United States that the French aren’t speaking German,” a comment that divided opinions online.
Critics were quick to point out the irony of her carrying a $2,000 French designer bag. One user asked, “Why wear Louis Vuitton if you’re slamming France?”