SD. “When Your Job Is to Lie Nonstop…” — Karoline Leavitt Mocked for ‘Fake News’ Rant Defending the Government “Bully Board”
On December 2, 2025, as the world’s cameras fade out and millions scroll through their phones, a new kind of war is being waged — one fought not with weapons, but with words, accusations, and the power to define what counts as “truth.” And at the center of it is Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary whose newly unveiled “anti-fake news” campaign has unleashed a firestorm.
The backlash began the moment she stepped up to the podium. With a serious expression and a sweeping gesture, she announced: the administration was launching a new online platform — a “Media Offender of the Week” bulletin. Under the banner of combating “biased reporting,” the site would publicly list media outlets, articles, and even individual journalists, accused of “misleading,” “biased,” or “false” journalism. Mediaite+1
Then she added this:
“Overwhelmingly, the fake news that we see pumped out of this building on a day-to-day basis… it’s honestly overwhelming to keep up with it all.” Inquisitr News+1
That’s when the backlash exploded.
Internet Reacts: “The Job Is to Lie Nonstop”
Social media users didn’t hold back. Screens erupted with memes, sarcastic captions, and sharp criticism. One popular comment captured the mood:
“When your job is to lie nonstop, reality gets overwhelming.”
Another wrote:
“Imagine yelling ‘FAKE NEWS!!’ — then building a government bully board to publicly shame journalists for doing their job.”
Many called Leavitt’s announcement ironic, pointing out that the people labeling others as liars were themselves widely accused of echoing falsehoods day after day. Inquisitr News
The chorus of criticism wasn’t limited to random social-media users: some press-freedom advocates openly warned that the new site marked a dangerous escalation in state-sponsored media policing. Others likened the page to a “shame wall,” a digital tool meant not to correct misinformation — but to punish journalism under the guise of accountability. wsj.com+1
Leavitt’s Defense — And Why It Resonates to Some
From her perspective — and that of her supporters — the move is about holding the media to account. According to Leavitt, many outlets publish stories based on anonymous sources, slip in “inaccurate characterizations of meetings,” or even misrepresent scheduling documents. In her first briefing after the site’s launch, she criticized a recent article by The New York Times that asserted the President was working less than in his first term — calling it “unequivocally false.” Fox News+2Yahoo+2
Leavitt argued that the new platform is simply fulfilling an original promise: to restore accountability and challenge what the administration calls “biased reporting.” Mediaite+1
For some supporters — especially those already skeptical of mainstream media — the move is a bold stand for truth against a powerful “narrative industrial complex.” To them, the “Media Offender” list feels like a corrective balance after decades of what they believe was liberal bias.
Why So Many Call It a Public Trust Crisis
But critics say the real danger lies in who’s deciding what counts as “fake.” By giving the government power to publicly shame outlets based on subjective criteria, the new site risks chilling free speech and undermining press independence.
Media organizations named on the list — including major outlets — immediately pushed back, saying the page is less about truth and more about intimidation. One prominent publication described the site as “the latest escalation in a long-running assault on journalism.” wsj.com
Even within the White House’s own pool of reporters, frustration is growing. Some are reportedly reconsidering their willingness to publish investigative pieces that the administration might deem “biased.” Others are calling for international press-freedom groups to take notice.
Meanwhile, meme-makers and satirists piled on, reposting clips of Leavitt’s rant with captions like: “Blindfold then call the blind fake” — mocking the apparent irony of a self-declared “truth crusade” led by someone many see as a chief propagandist. Inquisitr News+1
The Larger Stakes: More Than Just Headlines
This controversy isn’t just about one website or one press secretary. It marks a shift in how authority, media, and public information interact in America.
- State-sponsored labeling of media as “fake” — for the first time in recent history, the government itself is publishing a running list of outlets and journalists it claims are dishonest.
- Power to stigmatize dissent — the new platform could discourage critics, watchdog reporters, or investigative journalism from challenging the administration; fear of being publicly exposed could force self-censorship.
- Erosion of journalistic independence — if reporters fear being added to “Offender of the Week,” many might avoid hard-hitting stories — even if they’re accurate.
- A redefinition of “truth” — when the government declares what’s fake and what’s real, public trust in media becomes heavily politicized. Reality becomes a battleground.
In short: this “fake-news war” isn’t about correcting mistakes. It’s about power, control, and who gets to decide what counts as fact.
Where the Fallout Goes From Here
The immediate effects are already visible. Circulation numbers for some of the outlets named have dipped. Some advertisers pulled back, wary of being linked to “offender” publications. And among journalists, there’s a growing sense of conflict — especially younger reporters debating whether to speak out or stay silent.
But the long-term consequences may be even more profound. As one media analyst put it:
“When a government becomes arbiter of truth, democracy itself becomes at risk.”
Once the machinery of public shaming is in place, who’s to say it won’t be used again — for political dissent, protest coverage, or stories that embarrass the administration?
Some fear that this is the beginning of a permanent shadow press-registry — a tool not for transparency, but for control.
Final Thought: The Loudest Lie Is Silence
Whether you call it “accountability” or “propaganda,” the new White House “Media Offender” page now sits at the center of America’s struggle over truth. What began as a press-office announcement may become a landmark moment — one that defines not just reporting, but what it means to be informed citizens.
Karoline Leavitt’s words will be remembered. The mocking memes will fade. But the principle will remain:
When your government claims power over truth, the loudest lie may someday be the silence of those too afraid to speak.
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