“Sit down, Barbie.” — Brad Marchand suddenly called Karoline Leavitt a “T.r.u.m.p puppet” live on air — and just minutes later, when she tried to strike back, she was met with a ruthless truth from the hockey star that left the entire studio in stunned silence, forcing her to shrink back into her chair. What exactly did Marchand say that cut straight through her talking points and left her fumbling for words? And why did the entire studio audience erupt into thunderous applause, rising to their feet — not for Karoline, but for the NHL star who turned a heated exchange into a masterclass in biting wit and icy composure?

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