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Responding to a French politician who suggested the Statue of Liberty should be returned, Leavitt pushed back strongly, saying France should remember it was U.S. support that prevented the country from “speaking German.” Her comment resonated with supporters but also fueled online discussion.Soon after, attention shifted to a detail in her Instagram photo: a Louis Vuitton Neverfull tote.
The designer handbag, made by one of France’s most famous luxury brands, prompted critics to accuse her of hypocrisy. One commenter asked why she would carry a French brand after criticizing France.Supporters quickly came to her defense, praising her professionalism and dismissing the criticism as overblown. Many commented positively on her appearance and her role in the administration, calling the backlash unnecessary.
