Trump Gets Strange New Press Secretary
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🚨 NOW: VP JD Vance takes the podium in the White House briefing room as he becomes ACTING PRESS SECRETARY while Karoline Leavitt's on maternity leave
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 19, 2026
"I've got my cheat sheet here, so I know who to call on, and most importantly, who NOT to call on" 🤣
Will Vance be able to top… pic.twitter.com/rOHupzGSVq
🚨 NOW: Vice President JD Vance stepped into the White House briefing room to serve as acting press secretary while Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave—and he wasted no time delivering a hilarious opening line. “I’ve got my cheat sheet here, so I know who to call on, and most importantly, who NOT to call on,” Vance joked, drawing laughs from the room. The lighthearted moment immediately energized the briefing and had viewers wondering whether Vance can outdo Secretary Marco Rubio’s memorable turn at the podium. 😂🇺🇸