Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has given an interview describing President Trump's diplomatic approach with world leaders, characterising it as blunt and unfiltered. Speaking on Sean Hannity's podcast, Leavitt recounted tense conversations with Russian and Chinese leaders and described an incident where Trump criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies during a lunch meeting. Leavitt argued that Trump's private conversations with foreign leaders directly reflect what he says publicly, without diplomatic artifice or strategic posturing.

Leavitt provided examples of Trump's direct negotiations, including pressing China to cease exporting fentanyl precursors (which reportedly stopped weeks later) and securing increased Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans for American farmers. She described "tense" telephone calls with Putin and Xi Jinping where Trump maintained a straightforward, professional approach despite his general use of profanity. Leavitt announced her departure from the White House role in August after serving eighteen months, citing her desire to focus on family following the birth of her second child in May.