“Where’s Karoline? Where’s my superstar?” It was last August, and President Trump was in the White House briefing room, his eyes searching for his beloved press secretary. After a few moments, Karoline Leavitt emerged from the press offices, taking her place at the president’s side. “Is this the largest crowd that you’ve ever seen?” Trump asked her, gesturing to the horde of reporters who had crowded in for his press conference. “Yes,” Leavitt replied. “This is definitely the most packed briefing, and I think all of you would agree. I think it’s why we need to build a ballroom.” The…

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