Karoline Leavitt under ‘immense mental strain’ as she makes cryptic admission, says expert

January 2, 2026 by salah

The press secretary first shared a quote from the Bible to her Instagram page reading: “For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

Then she posted a quote about motherhood: “What a privilege it is to have your bed taken up by a small human who thinks it’s the safest place in the world to be.”

Clinical psychologist Christine Schneider of the Cambridge Therapy Center shared her thoughts as to how Leavitt might be managing the heavy toll her position exacts on her.

Speaking to the Mirror US, Schneider opined: “Working as a Press Secretary means living under constant pressure. Every word, every facial expression, and every pause is dissected by the media and the public.

“That level of exposure can be incredibly demanding mentally.”

“Someone in Karoline Leavitt’s position likely faces chronic stress, anxiety around public performance, and exhaustion from the nonstop pace of her role.

“There’s often a need to stay composed no matter what’s happening behind the scenes, and that emotional control, while impressive, can come at a cost.”

She added: “It’s what psychologists sometimes refer to as emotional labor: the effort of managing one’s feelings to maintain a professional image.