Report Focus News
Report Focus News
  • World
    World
    AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle EastUS & Canada
  • Africa
    Africa
    South AfricaZimbabweBotswanaNamibiaMozambiqueLesothoEswatiniZambia
    Other African Coverage
    MalawiAngolaSenegalEast AfricaWest AfricaSouthern Africa
  • Politics
    Politics
    US PoliticsUK PoliticsElections
  • Business
    Business
    Money & FinanceTechnology
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment
    Arts & LifestyleYouth Culture
  • OpinionWeatherVideosBreaking NewsCrimeHealthScienceEnvironmentTravelFood & Drinks

Report Focus News

Follow:

News

  • All Categories
  • Breaking News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Technology
  • World
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Science

Resources

  • Load Shedding
  • Elections Guide
  • Economy & Finance
  • Immigration
  • Government
  • Crime & Safety
  • Opinion

About

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Editorial Standards
  • Ownership
  • Contact
  • Ethics Policy
  • Corrections
  • Accessibility

Connect

  • RSS Feed
  • Mobile Apps

Countries

  • South Africa
  • Zimbabwe
  • Botswana
  • Namibia
  • Mozambique
  • Zambia
  • Lesotho
  • Eswatini
Privacy PolicyTermsCookiesDiversity PolicyPublishing PrinciplesSitemap

© 2025 Report Focus News. All rights reserved.

Independent journalism serving Southern Africa (SADC)

Report Focus News
Report Focus News
  • World
    World
    AfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle EastUS & Canada
  • Africa
    Africa
    South AfricaZimbabweBotswanaNamibiaMozambiqueLesothoEswatiniZambia
    Other African Coverage
    MalawiAngolaSenegalEast AfricaWest AfricaSouthern Africa
  • Politics
    Politics
    US PoliticsUK PoliticsElections
  • Business
    Business
    Money & FinanceTechnology
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment
    Arts & LifestyleYouth Culture
  • OpinionWeatherVideosBreaking NewsCrimeHealth & FitnessScienceEnvironmentTravelFood & Drinks

Report Focus News

Your trusted source for Southern Africa news

Article: The Detailed Context Behind The Incredibly Dumb ‘Kellyanne On The Couch’ Controversy

Author: Staff Reporter

Published: March 1, 2017

Last Updated: March 1, 2017

Category: Middle East, World

Original URL:

  1. Home
  2. /News
  3. /Middle East

The Detailed Context Behind The Incredibly Dumb ‘Kellyanne On The Couch’ Controversy

Middle East
Published: Mar 1, 2017
•
2 min read
By Newsroom
58b593ecefea7df16d076c3e
58b593ecefea7df16d076c3e

Kellyanne Conway has found herself the target of media derision after a photo began circulating of the presidential advisor kneeling on a couch in the Oval Office.The snapshot, which was taken by Brendan Smialowski of AFP, came as President Trump met with leaders of black universities and colleges.

Conway immediately drew the ire of the left, with many saying that she was being disrespectful. Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King went as far as to suggest Conway’s demeanor was racist:

But was Kellyanne just casually lounging around in the Oval Office at the time the photo was snapped? As it turns out, the President’s advisor was trying to get a good angle for a photo of the President with his guests.Here’s the full context:

As some have noted, this wouldn’t be the first time someone has had their feet up on the Oval Office furniture:

View image on Twitter

 

View image on Twitter

© 2025 Report Focus News. All rights reserved.

This article was printed from Report Focus News on December 13, 2025 at 08:57 PM

For the latest updates, visit: https://reportfocusnews.com

This is a printed copy for personal use only.

Redistribution or commercial use requires written permission.

Report Focus News

Follow:

News

  • All Categories
  • Breaking News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Technology
  • World
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Science

Resources

  • Load Shedding
  • Elections Guide
  • Economy & Finance
  • Immigration
  • Government
  • Crime & Safety
  • Opinion

About

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Editorial Standards
  • Ownership
  • Contact
  • Ethics Policy
  • Corrections
  • Accessibility

Connect

  • RSS Feed
  • Mobile Apps

Countries

  • South Africa
  • Zimbabwe
  • Botswana
  • Namibia
  • Mozambique
  • Zambia
  • Lesotho
  • Eswatini
Privacy PolicyTermsCookiesDiversity PolicyPublishing PrinciplesSitemap

© 2025 Report Focus News. All rights reserved.

Independent journalism serving Southern Africa (SADC)