White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced backlash after a controversial interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters, in which she criticized Gen Z for allegedly prioritizing 'free stuff' over hard work.

Leavitt claimed that young people are 'lazy' and influenced by 'liberal indoctrination' in education, arguing that this mindset undermines the American Dream.The comments sparked immediate criticism, with experts noting the erosion of the American Dream since the 1940s.Leavitt defended her remarks by accusing 'radical Democrats' of misleading youth about the value of hard work.

However, her own background—receiving $413 million from her father's real estate empire and marrying a wealthy developer—raised questions about her critique of 'laziness.

' While she acknowledged some Gen Z individuals are 'hardworking and entrepreneurial,' she condemned those she labeled as 'socialists' and 'communists.' The incident highlights ongoing generational tensions and debates over economic opportunity in the U.S.