White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the media for what she described as false and biased reporting regarding President Donald Trump's negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. Speaking at a press briefing, Leavitt accused much of the left-wing media of actively undermining the President and rooting against his pursuit of peace throughout the negotiation process. She challenged journalists on their coverage of Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that many outlets have attempted to sabotage peace efforts rather than report facts. Leavitt also confronted Fox News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich on her portrayal of the conflict, affirming Trump's claim that the war would not have started if he were in office. Leavitt's remarks highlighted ongoing tensions between the White House and media outlets over the administration's diplomatic efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.