Robert De Niro Sparks Controversy Over Karoline Leavitt: “Not a Role Model for Women”
Hollywood icon Robert De Niro ignited fierce debate after calling Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s 2024 campaign spokesperson, “not qualified to be a role model for women.” Speaking at a New York event, De Niro criticized Leavitt’s conservative views, sparking backlash.
Leavitt, 27, fired back on X, calling De Niro a “washed-up actor” and defending her values. The clash quickly went viral, with Americans split over who defines a role model today.
This heated exchange underscores the cultural divide between celebrity activism and rising conservative voices—and the growing influence of women on both sides of the political spectrum.
