As a result, Leavitt’s critics fired back with a number of facts about her boss. Some also noted that she seemed to pronounce “Nobel” as “noble,” which, ironically, is how Trump himself has spelled the name of the prize in the past. And a few compared her over-the-top praise for her boss to North Korean propaganda.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 27, could be fielding some awkward questions after President Donald Trump, 79, took a moment in his latest interview to comment on what exactly it is about her that he likes the most.

Trump vowed repeatedly to end the war between Russia and Ukraine on his first day in office, but the situation has only worsened. He’s also promised to end the war in Gaza, but Israel’s assault in response to the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks has continued, and the humanitarian crisis has escalated.