Karoline Leavitt Goes Full Dolores Umbridge In Sickly Pink Teacher Outfit

Wildly, the youngest White House press secretary in history channeled Dolores Umbridge in a matronly, all-pink look that she debuted during a White House press conference. Karoline Leavitt, who rocked some pretty bad looks in 2025, carried the same energy into the new year by taking style tips from the terrifying "Harry Potter" villain, who was always draped in pink from head to toe. In case you're unfamiliar with J.K Rowling's magical franchise, Umbridge's gravitation towards a color people often associate with youth, femininity, and whimsy was used to contrast the inner darkness that fueled her mistreatment of groups that she deemed lesser than and/or inconvenient across the magical universe. As for Leavitt, well, let's stick to the topic at hand. 

Leavitt: Unfortunately for decades federal dollars have promoted low quality, highly processed foods that lead to scores of long-term health issues which means Americans have gone broke because of these health issues.

This failed approach ends today. When these guidelines are... pic.twitter.com/mqrIZzpjnb

— Acyn (@Acyn) January 7, 2026

As you can see above, Leavitt took a break from embracing her White House Barbie moniker by rocking an outfit that the iconic doll would probably love in theory had the execution been better. For starters, the Trump staffer's look, which would be better suited for a stuffy school teacher than a trendy Gen-Z press secretary, wasn't Barbie pink. It was sickly pink, and no, that's not a term created because the unflattering shade might turn one's stomach. Sickly pink is an actual shade of pink that can be purchased online. Actor Imelda Staunton even wore it while playing Umbridge in the "Harry Potter" movies. But, honestly, the shade isn't the most unflattering part of the outfit. 

The jacket's black bowtie accents, paired with matching buttons, also adorned with tiny bows, give it a coquettish appeal, which isn't bad on its own, but alongside the inelegant statements Leavitt frequently delivers from the podium, it's a rather dizzying statement (kind of like Umbridge).

It's no secret that Karoline Leavitt isn't exactly everyone's cup of tea. Since assuming the role of White House press secretary at the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, Leavitt has regularly been criticized for the way she addresses the media in an attempt to shield her boss from accountability (MAGA supporters, of course, love her for the same reason). And while it's unclear how the White House staffer's divisive personality affects her personal life, it may have an impact on her shopping habits. According to the Daily Beast, retail workers at Tuckernuck, a brand famously preferred by Republican women, aren't exactly impressed by the political allegiances of their patrons. "I have a hard time, you know, with Karoline [Leavitt]," one such store worker admitted. "Her kind of day-to-day is very much against my morals and values."

That said, not everyone shies away from associating with the press secretary. Fashion designer Christopher Cuozzo sang Leavitt's praises while discussing their frequent collaborations with Women's Wear Daily. "I think she's very well-dressed whether she's in my garments or someone else's," he gushed. "She presents herself very well." Cuozzo also revealed that Leavitt often allows him to take the reigns where her sense of style is concerned. As he explained, "She'll look to me for colors and ideas. I'll send her that and some products that have been modeled by my clients for inspiration. She will say, 'Yes. No.' but she leaves the design to me — lapels, buttons and linings." Basically, Cuozzo is at least partially responsible for Karoline Leavitt's style transformation.