Karoline Leavitt Pressed About Declining Tourism To The U.S.: What Is The White House’s Message To Tourists?

During Tuesday’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about travel warnings to the U.S.

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00:01Yes, I'm calling on you.

00:02Thank you, Caroline.

00:03You're welcome.

00:03Over the last few weeks, several countries have warned their citizens about travel to the U.S.

00:07And the Department of Commerce's own stats show that from a lot of countries, the number of visitors is falling.

00:14Is the way to have any message for people that might be reconsidering business or tourism travel to the U.S.?

00:20Where did you see that report?

00:21The statistics come from the Department of Commerce.

00:24Said what?

00:25It's hard to hear you.

00:26Sorry.

00:27That visitors from a lot of countries have fallen in the last three months.

00:32I'd have to look at that report to comment on the merits of it.

00:35I think most people around the world recognize the United States of America is a great place to do business.

00:39It's a beautiful place to visit.

00:41And they should certainly come here because it's a much safer country than it was four years ago under the previous president.

00:46Libby, good to see you.