Karoline Leavitt may be new to the White House podium, but she’s already at the center of a viral firestorm, this time, over a wild rumor involving an $800 million lawsuit against ABC’s The View.
Over the weekend, social media lit up with claims that the newly appointed press secretary was suing the long-running daytime talk show after months of tensions with Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg. The number? A jaw-dropping $800 million.
But is any of it real?
No Lawsuit on Record — But the Drama Is Very Real
Despite the buzz, there’s no public record of a lawsuit filed by Leavitt against The View, and her team has already denied the claim outright.
“No lawsuit has been filed,” a source close to Leavitt confirmed.
The rumor appears to have originated from several YouTube gossip channels, many of which even include disclaimers stating their content is for “entertainment purposes only.”
Still, the viral headlines have reignited focus on Leavitt’s longstanding tension with Behar and Goldberg, a feud that’s played out in real-time on national television.
Behar & Goldberg’s On-Air Jabs at Leavitt
Back in January 2025, Joy Behar sparked backlash when she made a controversial comment suggesting Leavitt was chosen for her looks, not her credentials.
“I think that she’s probably been put in there because, according to Donald Trump, she’s a 10,” Behar said.
“You know that’s what it is.”
The response was swift.
Ben Shapiro slammed the comment as “openly sexist,” while Charlie Kirk called it “disgusting” and “anti-woman.”
Just days later, Whoopi Goldberg weighed in, blasting Leavitt’s stance on “wokeness” during a press briefing:
“Let me explain something to you, without that wokeness, you might not have that job,” Goldberg said.
“I would like this young lady… to do a little homework.”
To date, Leavitt has not responded publicly to either host’s remarks.
Trump Defends His Press Secretary
Donald Trump, who appointed Leavitt as White House press secretary earlier this year, hasn’t been shy about his support.
“Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator,” Trump said in a public statement.
“She did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign.”
Leavitt, now one of the youngest-ever figures to hold the job, has become a lightning rod — clashing with media names like Kaitlan Collins and Nicolle Wallace, and winning praise from conservative circles for her bold approach.
The Bottom Line: Rumor, Not Reality
There is no $800 million lawsuit. There’s no lawsuit at all.
But the public feud between Leavitt and The View? That’s very real, and it’s only intensified since she entered the national spotlight.
For now, this controversy is less about courtrooms and more about the court of public opinion, and with Leavitt’s star rising, we haven’t heard the last of it.
