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Bruna Ferreira, Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew, Pushes Back Against White House Claims Following ICE Detention

Bruna Ferreira, who was released from ICE custody Monday on bond, denies claims that she’s an absentee parent

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Harper Thompson
Dec 09, 2025
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Bruna Ferreira and her son. Photograph: GoFundme

Bruna Ferreira, the Brazilian-born mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, is speaking out. Detained by U.S. immigration authorities in November, she now rejects the White House’s depiction of her as an absentee parent, calling it “disgusting.”

The 33-year-old was taken into custody…

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