April 02, 2025

Special White House Edition | The Sage Steele Show

1 hour 12 minutes

Inside the Trump White House: Faith, Fierceness & Funny Moments with Sage Steele

In this powerhouse episode of our exclusive podcast series from the White House, Sage Steele sits down with five of the most influential voices in the Trump administration: Karoline Leavitt, Harrison Fields, Linda McMahon, Kaelen Dorr, and Russ Vought.

What do they all have in common? A fierce work ethic, a heart for public service—and most strikingly, a deep and unapologetic faith that guides their decision-making at the highest levels of government.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

🗣 Karoline Leavitt – White House Press Secretary

From assistant press secretary to the voice of the administration, Karoline opens up about public pressure, team prayer circles before press briefings, and why “truth” is her primary weapon at the podium.

Talks fashion haters online with a wink: "We let the haters hate, and we just have fun with it."

💼 Harrison Fields – Special Assistant to the President & Principal Deputy Press Secretary

Shares his rise from a tough upbringing to the West Wing: "This is the American Dream."

Reveals the spiritual heartbeat of the press team: “We pray as a team. We sing worship in Lower Press.”

Jokes about how predictable the media is: “It’s why we combat them so well!”

📚 Linda McMahon – Secretary of Education

Explains why she said “yes” to dismantling the Department of Education and her push for school choice, basics like phonics and math, and cutting bureaucracy.

No-nonsense quote of the day: “We’re investing in bureaucracy, not our students.”

🎙 Kaelen Dorr – Deputy Assistant to the President & Deputy Communications Director

The digital mastermind behind the White House’s viral content, from Super Bowl-style media rows to meme-worthy immigration poems.

Funniest nugget: “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, I’ll deport you.”

Explains the “America’s Back” comms strategy and how a joke can turn into policy messaging in 10 minutes flat.

💰 Russ Vought – Director, Office of Management and Budget

Discusses cutting “woke spending,” restoring fiscal discipline, and working alongside Doge and Elon Musk.

Offers relatable budget logic: “No one knows what trillions are, but we know $1M for LGBT tourism in Senegal, isn’t it.”

Quotes his mantra: “Plant the flag. Don’t boil the ocean.”

🛐 Common Thread: FAITH IN THE WEST WING

Each guest—regardless of department or daily duties—spoke with conviction about their faith's role in grounding them. From group prayer sessions to biblical inspiration in policy decisions, this episode gives a rare, behind-the-scenes look at a faith-driven culture inside the world's most influential building.

👥 Meet the Team Behind the Titles:

Karoline Leavitt: The youngest Press Secretary in U.S. history, known for her bold delivery and ironclad loyalty to the President.

Harrison Fields: A first-generation White House senior aide who’s living proof of the American Dream.

Linda McMahon: Former WWE CEO turned policy bulldog, now spearheading educational reform.

Kaelen Dorr: The man behind the memes and messaging, fusing faith and strategy with humor and speed.

Russ Vought: Trump’s budget enforcer and policy architect, laser-focused on cutting ideological spending and boosting efficiency.

🎧 Don't miss this raw, honest, and sometimes hilarious peek inside the Trump White House.

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