Karoline Leavitt Back Behind a Podium But Left in the Dark at Trump’s Convention The optics of Karoline Leavitt stepping back behind a podium at the GOP's midterm convention were striking.
This marked a stark contrast to her days as press secretary when she frequently clashed with reporters.
The initial lack of attention on her only added to the drama, but it also serves as a symbol for the larger issue plaguing the party: its inability to reconcile populist rhetoric with elite status.