00:00White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt faced criticism this week after making an
00:04apparent timeline error while promoting President Donald Trump's upcoming State of the Union
00:08address. During an appearance on Fox News, Levitt attempted to contrast President Trump's
00:12economic policies with those of former President Joe Biden. In her remarks, she stated that
00:17Americans were continuing to deal with the affordability crisis that Joe Biden created
00:21one year ago. However, observers quickly noted that one year ago, President Trump had already
00:27returned to office. The clip circulated widely online, with journalists and social media users
00:32pointing out the discrepancy. Some critics questioned the accuracy of the timeline, while others suggested
00:38Levitt may have been referencing policies implemented prior to Trump's current term. The White House has
00:43not issued a formal clarification regarding the comment. In the same interview, Levitt emphasized
00:48that President Trump's State of the Union address will focus heavily on the economy. She said the
00:53president plans to highlight what the administration considers positive economic metrics and outline
00:57new policy proposals aimed at addressing affordability challenges. According to Levitt, the speech will
01:02present a forward-looking agenda centered on reducing costs for American families and strengthening economic
01:07growth. The exchange follows recent questions during a White House press briefing about proposed
01:12tariff rebate checks. When asked for an update on the potential payments, Levitt said she did not have
01:17new information to share, but confirmed that the president and his economic team are continuing
01:21discussions. President Trump previously suggested that tariff revenue collected by the federal
01:25government could be redistributed in the form of dividends to middle-income Americans. No official
01:30timeline or legislative framework has been announced. As preparations continue for the State of the
01:35Union, the administration says the address will outline key priorities and set the tone for the year ahead.
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