Karoline Leavitt was a guest on Jesse Watters’ Fox News show, Primetime, and her behavior prompted viewers to say that psychologists should study stars like her
Karoline Leavitt speaking during a pres briefing(Image: Getty Images)
When you’re holding down one of the most high-profile positions in American politics, it’s no surprise that Karoline Leavitt faces intense stresses.
And viewers believed the 28-year-old appeared overwhelmed during her recent sit-down on Jesse Watters’ Fox News program, Primetime.
Donald Trump’s press secretary joined the veteran Fox News presenter’s show to address current White House developments, with one discussion focusing on the mom-of-one’s predecessor, Karine Jean-Pierre, who served as President Joe Biden’s Press Secretary from January 2021 through May 2022. The segment follows reports of a visibly concerned Trump urging Leavitt to remain in her role for a particular reason.
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During the live broadcast on Tuesday (October 21), host Jesse noted, “Oh, she called you deplorable. And you said…” giving Karoline the opportunity to respond.
“Well, with all due respect to my predecessor, she is one of the main culprits of the greatest cover up in scandal in American history. She took the podium every day and lied to the press about the incompetence of her boss,” Karoline stated, referencing claims from Trump supporters suggesting Biden has an undisclosed dementia diagnosis.
Karoline appeared on Fox News(Image: Fox News)
The incident sparked a flurry of comments from Fox News viewers, with one user stating, “Psychologists gotta study these people someday,” and another chiming in, “The level of projection from the Trump administration could run all the movie theaters in the galaxy.”
A third quipped, “They’ll discover a mental illness only affecting Americans – American personality disorder.”
Amidst this chatter, Christine Schneider, Clinical Psychologist at Cambridge Therapy Centre, offered her professional insight on the matter.
Speaking exclusivly to the Mirror US, Christine started off by saying, “Working as a Press Secretary means living under constant pressure. Every word, every facial expression, and every pause is dissected by the media and the public,” before adding, “That level of exposure can be incredibly demanding mentally.
“Someone in Karoline Leavitt’s position likely faces chronic stress, anxiety around public performance, and exhaustion from the nonstop pace of her role,” the expert cautioned.
Karoline Leavitt is likley under a lot of pressure from her job(Image: AP)
“There’s often a need to stay composed no matter what’s happening behind the scenes, and that emotional control, while impressive, can come at a cost.
“It’s what psychologists sometimes refer to as emotional labor: the effort of managing one’s feelings to maintain a professional image. Over time, it can lead to burnout, irritability, and difficulty switching off after work,” she added.
Christine noted, “It’s hard to know exactly how Karoline herself is coping without direct insight, but anyone in a job that involves constant scrutiny and public responsibility is vulnerable to mental strain.
“When people start to seem overly rehearsed, detached, or defensive under pressure, it can sometimes signal that they’re struggling to stay grounded, even though these are natural human responses to sustained stress rather than signs of weakness,” she continued.
Christine suggested, “Therapy could be hugely beneficial in a role like hers. It offers a confidential space to process pressure, explore boundaries, and manage the perfectionism that often comes with high-level performance roles.
“Many people in political or media-facing positions find therapy helps them maintain perspective, resilience, and emotional balance. Therapy can help with building sustainability in a career that rarely allows space to breathe, rather than just fix a problem.”