White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt found herself at the center of controversy after stepping out in a red and black lace dress during a recent press briefing—an outfit that quickly lit up social media.
While some admired the bold fashion statement, others were quick to claim the dress was manufactured in China, igniting criticism amid already strained relations between Washington and Beijing. One of the loudest voices came from Zhang Zhisheng, China’s Consul General in Denpasar, Indonesia, who took a jab at the situation. “Blaming China is business—but buying from China is life,” he commented, in what many interpreted as a sharp response to the political irony.
The timing couldn’t have been more sensitive. The U.S. and China are currently engaged in a growing trade dispute, with new tariffs being lobbed back and forth, fueling uncertainty in global markets. Tensions have reached such a point that China recently issued a travel warning for its citizens considering trips to the United States, citing safety and diplomatic concerns.
Leavitt has not issued a statement regarding the origin of the dress or the criticism it attracted. Still, the moment has sparked larger conversations about consumer habits, political symbolism, and the challenges of navigating diplomacy in an era where fashion choices can become flashpoints.
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