Inside the Heated Exchange Over Trump-Putin Meeting Logistics

A pointed exchange between White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and HuffPost reporter S.V. Dáte has drawn attention, stemming from a question about the logistics of a potential meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. When Dáte asked who was responsible for selecting the location for the reported summit, Leavitt’s response via text was, ‘Your mom did.’ Leavitt later amplified the incident on X, criticizing Dáte as a ‘left-wing hack’ whose reporting is driven by a personal vendetta against President Trump rather than a pursuit of truth. She suggested his consistent criticism and ‘Democrat talking points’ reveal a strong bias. Leavitt emphasized her belief that reporters acting as activists damage the credibility of journalism. The meeting between Trump and Putin is expected to take place in Budapest soon, though official confirmation of dates is still awaited. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed a conditional willingness to join the talks, depending on the format, but has also voiced concerns regarding Hungary’s relations with Russia.