A short clip of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaking on Fox News went viral Thursday afternoon, drawing widespread backlash from prominent Democrats and left-leaning media figures.

The 20-second segment, originally shared on X by liberal commentator Aaron Rupar, showed Leavitt delivering remarks that quickly became the subject of online debate.

The clip has since been reposted thousands of times across social media platforms, prompting reactions from Democratic officials and political commentators.

In the clip, Leavitt said, “The Democrat Party’s main constituencies are made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals. That is who the Democrat party is catering to. Not the Trump Administration, and not the White House, and not the Republican Party who are standing up for law-abiding American citizens, not just across the country but around the world.”

Leavitt: “The Democrat Party’s main constituency is made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals.” pic.twitter.com/IcJwhYYV5x

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 16, 2025

The statement drew sharp criticism from several high-profile Democrats, including Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), former Obama adviser Dan Pfeiffer, and members of the left-leaning media organization MeidasTouch.

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Each expressed outrage at Leavitt’s characterization of Democratic voters.

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— The Drunk Republican (@DrunkRepub) October 16, 2025

MeidasTouch wrote on its X account, “Officials who speak this way about their fellow Americans who simply have different beliefs should not be anywhere near government.”

For years the whole Democrat party, in unison, have claimed that the people who disagree with them do it because they are racists, fascists, bigots, and nazis.

Plus the whole “they are killing the children” thing.

Are you trying to set a hypocrisy record?

— ChrisRehm (@javadisciple) October 17, 2025

Dan Pfeiffer also responded on X, writing, “This s##t is so f##king dangerous and everyone on the Republican side just nods along.”

This you? pic.twitter.com/LaYt1N8muk

— nilgirian𝕏 (@nilgirian) October 16, 2025

Supporters of Leavitt, however, pointed out that her comments referenced specific groups associated with recent unrest and policy divisions, not general Democratic voters. Leavitt’s remarks came after weeks of large-scale demonstrations organized by pro-Palestinian groups in major U.S. cities and renewed debate over illegal immigration enforcement.

The clip shared by Rupar was viewed millions of times within hours of being posted. Rupar, known for his frequent curation of conservative media clips, captioned the post with criticism of the White House spokesperson’s tone.

Leavitt’s comments came during a discussion about national security and the administration’s stance on immigration and foreign policy.

She argued that Democrats have aligned themselves with groups she described as hostile to U.S. interests.

Her remarks echoed similar statements made in recent weeks by Republican lawmakers who have accused Democratic leaders of prioritizing leniency toward foreign nationals over public safety.

Leavitt, who previously served as a communications aide to President Donald Trump, was appointed White House Press Secretary in January 2025.

She has been one of the administration’s most visible spokespersons on issues related to border enforcement, public safety, and media transparency.

The controversy follows ongoing political clashes between the White House and Democratic lawmakers over immigration policy and foreign aid.

President Trump and his administration have repeatedly emphasized what they describe as a commitment to “law and order,” citing increases in illegal border crossings and incidents of violent crime in sanctuary cities as reasons for stricter federal enforcement.

While Leavitt’s remarks drew criticism from Democrats, they were praised by several conservative commentators and political figures who defended her statement as a blunt reflection of current political realities.

Conservative media personalities and Republican lawmakers quickly shared the clip, calling it a “truthful assessment” of Democratic priorities.