What began as a typical GMA interview quickly transformed into a viral TV moment — and now, Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s press secretary, has earned herself a nickname that’s got everyone talking.
During a recent appearance on Good Morning America, Leavitt went toe-to-toe with host Michael Strahan over President Trump’s order for federal employees to return to the office full-time. Strahan raised a concern shared by many viewers: Could mandating five-day workweeks lead to a “brain drain,” causing the loss of doctors, scientists, and top talent?
Leavitt wasn’t fazed.
“Well,” she retorted, “most doctors who work in actual hospitals and medical institutions have to show up in the office.”
Boom. Mic drop.
The internet went wild.
Clips of the exchange quickly racked up over 3 million views, and fans immediately crowned Leavitt the “Grim Reaper” of fake news anchors. “She just took another soul on live TV,” one fan joked.
“Stone-cold killer. Will reach legend status,” another added.
And just like that, Karoline ‘The Grim Reaper’ Leavitt was born.
Back to Work — Fast Just days earlier, Leavitt had returned to work a mere three days after Trump survived an attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally. When asked why she came back so quickly, her answer was blunt and unapologetic:
“The president literally put his life on the line to win this election. The least I could do is get back to work.”
On Federal Workers: “Taxpayers Deserve Accountability” As press secretary, Leavitt has stood firmly behind Trump’s directive to bring federal employees back to D.C. offices. She pointed out that only 6% of federal employees in Washington are working full-time from the office, despite millions being spent on “beautiful but empty buildings.”
“The American taxpayers fund this government. They deserve representatives who actually show up.”
Leavitt also backed Trump’s buyout offer, which would allow employees to resign with full pay and benefits through September if they don’t want to return.
The deadline? February 6.