On Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt invited 9-year-old cancer patient Vivian Sleeth from Rockledge, Florida, to take the podium in the briefing room.
It was Vivian’s wish to field questions just as Leavitt does, adding that Leavitt’s team joined in, taking on reporter roles. The first question posed to Vivian was about her favorite color.
She responded “Blue” — the color she and her mother, Brittany Sleeth, were wearing along with “Team Vivian” hoodies.
Another of Leavitt’s team asked Vivian if she had any pets or any siblings.
“I have a doggie and a friend,” adding “an annoying friend,” which lead members of the ‘press corps’ to erupt in laughter. Her mother then added quickly, “You can cut that.”
She also noted that Vivian has a brother, prompting the young girl to confirm that he indeed exists.
Vivian answered several questions, revealing that her favorite ice cream is chocolate and that pancakes are her top food choice overall. She also correctly stated that Donald Trump is the president.