Washington, D.C. – Tensions exploded at the White House press briefing this week, as Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt lost her cool when grilled about the President’s ominous threats against protesters ahead of his birthday military parade. The showdown, which unfolded in front of a packed press room, has left Washington insiders buzzing—and may have revealed cracks in the administration’s already brittle facade.

Trump’s Threat: “Very Big Force” for Protesters

It all started, as it so often does, with a Trump soundbite that sent shockwaves through the capital. On Tuesday, the President declared, “For those people who want to protest, they’re going to be met with very big force.” He doubled down, calling would-be demonstrators “people that hate our country” and promising “very heavy force” if anyone dared to rain on his parade.

The message was clear: Protest at your own peril. But what exactly did he mean by “force”? Was he talking police? The military? Or was he, in true Trump fashion, threatening to come out swinging himself? The ambiguity was as chilling as it was deliberate.

Reporters Demand Answers—Leavitt Melts Down

By Thursday, the White House press corps was ready for answers. CNN’s Jasmine Wright, never one to shy away from controversy, cut straight to the heart of the matter:

Wright: “Can you clarify what kind of protest President Trump does support or find acceptable?”

Leavitt, visibly tense, tried to stick to the script. “The president absolutely supports peaceful protests. He supports the First Amendment. He supports the right of Americans to make their voices heard. He does not support violence of any kind. He does not support assaulting law enforcement officers who are simply trying to do their job.”

But Wright wasn’t letting her off the hook. “So if there were a peaceful protest on Saturday for the military parade, President Trump would allow that?”

Leavitt snapped. “Of course the president supports peaceful protests. What a stupid question.”

The room fell silent. Reporters exchanged glances. Had the press secretary just called a legitimate question “stupid”—on live television?

The Real Question: What Does Trump Actually Support?

Here’s the rub: Leavitt never actually answered the question. Trump’s statements were clear—protesters would be met with “force.” Leavitt’s answers were anything but. She danced around the issue, repeating the same tired lines about “peaceful protest” and “the First Amendment,” but never once addressed whether those rights would be respected at Saturday’s parade.

The message was unmistakable: There are no guarantees. Protest if you dare, but don’t expect the Constitution to protect you.

Cracks in the White House Armor

Leavitt’s meltdown wasn’t just a bad look—it was a sign of deeper problems inside the Trump administration. Sources close to the press office say Leavitt has been on edge for weeks, snapping at staff and struggling to keep up with the daily barrage of controversies. “She hates this job,” one aide confided. “She’s miserable.”

And who can blame her? With Trump lobbing grenades from the podium and the press corps circling like sharks, it’s only a matter of time before something gives. I’ve long said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be the first to go, but after this week’s performance, my money’s on Leavitt. She’s cracking under the pressure, and everyone can see it.

What’s Next for Leavitt?

Don’t worry about Karoline, though. If history is any guide, she’ll land on her feet—maybe a run for governor, maybe a cushy gig on Fox News or Newsmax. Trump’s former press secretaries always do. But make no mistake: Her days in the White House are numbered.

As for Saturday’s parade, one thing is clear: The only thing more explosive than Trump’s rhetoric is the chaos inside his own administration.

Stay tuned—this circus is just getting started.