What exact false statements did Karoline Leavitt post about Coco Gauff and when were they published?

Checked on December 8, 2025
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Executive summary

Available reporting in the provided collection does not document any specific, verifiable false written statements that Karoline Leavitt posted about Coco Gauff, nor does it give exact dates for such posts; the sources instead show a cluster of viral and sensationalized stories and social‑media clips about confrontations and alleged lawsuits that mix claim and rumor (examples include headlines claiming Coco Gauff sued Leavitt for $50 million) [1] [2]. Other items are social posts and headline snippets describing an on‑air clash and Leavitt’s “fake news” gaffe, but none in these sources supply an attributable text of a false post or a publication timestamp for such a post [3] [4].

1. What the provided reporting actually shows: viral claims and sensational headlines

The items in the search results are largely viral headlines and social‑media snippets that describe a televised confrontation and follow‑on outrage, and they report third‑party websites carrying sensational stories such as “Coco Gauff sues Karoline Leavitt and Network for $50 Million” or dramatic play‑by‑play of an on‑air exchange [1] [2]. Those sources document how the story circulated online—copycat sites and social posts repeating dramatic language—not a primary source quoting a specific Leavitt post about Gauff [1] [2].

2. No precise false claims or direct posts identified in available sources

None of the supplied sources include the verbatim text of a Karoline Leavitt post that can be labeled “false” about Coco Gauff, nor do they provide the exact publication dates of such a post. The Hindustan Times summary and the aggregator pieces describe claims circulating online (for example, the $50 million lawsuit headlines), but they attribute those to other websites and social posts rather than documenting a Leavitt original post or timestamp [1] [2].

3. The strongest specific allegations in these sources: the $50 million lawsuit headlines

The clearest concrete example in these excerpts is sites republishing a story that Coco Gauff was suing Leavitt (and others) for $50 million; Hindustan Times flags that claim as circulating on sites like news.clubofsocial.com and sport.feji.io [1]. The provided reporting frames those items as viral and questionable, but does not present evidence Leavitt herself authored the false headline or give the date she allegedly posted it [1].

4. On‑air clash and “fake news” gaffe: context but not a false written post

Several entries recount a televised segment in which Leavitt allegedly “redirected the conversation” and faced pushback from Coco Gauff, with ensuing social‑media reaction and memes [2] [3]. A HuffPost‑style snippet references a “fake news” gaffe by Leavitt that was mocked on social platforms [4]. Those items document public reaction and ridicule, but do not identify a specific false social‑media post or provide a precise publication date attributable to Leavitt [2] [3] [4].

5. Competing interpretations and potential agendas in the coverage

The sources include sensational aggregator sites pushing dramatic headlines [2] and mainstream fact‑checking and news outlets noting the viral claims [1]. This mix suggests two dynamics: partisan or click‑driven outlets amplify dramatic accusations, while other outlets document how those claims spread and flag them as dubious [1] [2]. Available sources do not state whether Leavitt’s remarks were purposely misleading or misreported; they instead show amplification and mockery across platforms [1] [4].

6. Limitations and what remains unanswered

Available reporting does not mention the exact text of any false statement posted by Karoline Leavitt about Coco Gauff, nor specific publication dates for such a post. It is not found in current reporting whether Leavitt authored the $50 million lawsuit claim or whether that was fabricated by other outlets and attributed to the confrontation [1] [2]. To answer the original query definitively would require primary‑source capture (screenshots or archive links) of the alleged posts, timestamps, or official corrections/retractions not present in the supplied set.

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