What began as a lighthearted exchange on live television took a dramatic turn when Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, flipped the narrative—literally.

Appearing on the daytime talk show *The Daily Dialogue*, hosted by David Chen, Leavitt turned what was supposed to be a subtle ambush into an unforgettable live TV moment.

David Chen, known for his charm and ability to guide guests into revealing or controversial statements, had planned for a routine segment. His approach was to start with friendly banter before steering the conversation toward a pointed critique of Leavitt and her administration.

The segment began as expected, with Chen welcoming Leavitt warmly, praising her career, and engaging in light conversation about her role and life in Washington.

The tone shifted when Chen leaned in and said, “You know, Karoline, it must be tough constantly battling against what some might call… ‘alternative facts,’ or perhaps the ‘mainstream media narrative’ that just doesn’t seem to get your administration’s message right. It’s almost as if you’re reading from a completely different script sometimes, wouldn’t you say?”

It was a classic Chen move—seemingly playful but designed to undermine. The audience chuckled, and Chen appeared confident he had set the stage for his next line of questioning. But Leavitt had other plans.

Remaining calm, she smiled and replied evenly, “Well, David, it’s certainly true that there are often very different narratives presented to the American people.” Chen, sensing an opportunity, prepared to pivot the conversation to familiar territory. However, Leavitt surprised everyone.

Reaching beside her chair, she pulled out a spiral-bound notebook adorned with an official-looking seal. Holding it up for the cameras, she said, “In fact, David, it’s often literally a different script.” The studio fell silent as she flipped the notebook open to a specific page, revealing a detailed, highlighted document.

“For example,” she continued, “you just asked me if it felt like I was reading from a ‘different script.’ Interestingly, your own script for this segment outlines exactly how you were instructed to lead me into that observation.” Leavitt then read aloud from the document: “‘It’s almost as if you’re reading from a completely different script sometimes, wouldn’t you say?’”

Chen’s confident demeanor crumbled as he stammered, “I… I’m not sure what you’re implying.”

Leavitt pressed on, addressing the audience directly. “This isn’t about preparation, David. It’s about manipulation. Your script not only predicts my responses but also pre-plans your follow-ups to create a predetermined narrative.” She closed the notebook with a snap, adding, “The American people deserve honest dialogue, not orchestrated theatrics.”

The audience gasped, and murmurs rippled through the studio. Chen attempted to recover, claiming the script was a standard outline. But Leavitt’s calm yet unyielding demeanor left him visibly shaken. The segment abruptly cut to a commercial break, leaving viewers stunned.

By exposing the show’s scripted nature, Leavitt turned what was meant to be a subtle ambush into a bold critique of media manipulation, leaving Chen and his team scrambling to recover from the live TV debacle.