Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Miller Brief Members of the Media, May 01, 2025

In today’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller delivered a series of bold announcements marking President Trump’s first 100 days back in office. 

Key Highlights:
• Termination of $1B School Mental Health Grants: The administration announced the discontinuation of $1 billion in Biden-era grants aimed at boosting mental health services in schools. Officials cited misuse of funds for race-based initiatives unrelated to mental health. 
• Historic US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: A groundbreaking agreement was signed between the U.S. and Ukraine to establish a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund. This deal aims to aid Ukraine’s reconstruction without incurring debt and ensures U.S. economic returns. 
• NATO Defense Spending Increase: President Trump called on NATO allies to boost their defense spending to 5% of GDP, emphasizing fair burden-sharing among member nations. 
• AI and Crypto Leadership: David Sacks has been appointed as the first AI and crypto czar to lead initiatives ensuring American dominance in these sectors. 
• Economic Measures: The administration is implementing executive actions to address inflation and reduce costs for American families, including efforts to alleviate the egg shortage linked to previous policies. 
• Media Access Expansion: A new initiative invites independent journalists, podcasters, and content creators to apply for White House press credentials, reflecting a commitment to diverse media representation. 

For a detailed overview, watch the full briefing here: 

Stay informed on these developments and more in Episode # of America Unfiltered with James Paskalides.