It started with a paintbrush—but what unfolded became a political explosion unlike anything Washington has seen this year. Jim Carrey, the Hollywood legend best known for his elastic face and chaotic comedic genius, has unleashed a new wave of politically charged artwork targeting former President Donald Trump. But this time, it wasn’t just social media users reacting—Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s fiercely loyal ally and rising Republican star, has had enough.

In a blistering speech delivered during a closed-door GOP fundraising event this week, Leavitt reportedly “lost it” over Carrey’s latest painting: a grotesque caricature of Trump with foaming lips, clenched fists, and dollar signs for eyes. “This is psychological warfare,” Leavitt said to stunned donors. “Jim Carrey isn’t just mocking—he’s trying to destroy the movement with ridicule. It’s a smear campaign disguised as art.”

Sources at the event claimed Leavitt’s voice cracked as she slammed her palm on the podium, demanding the Republican National Committee take action against “Hollywood’s weaponization of pop culture.” But insiders say what really set her off was the massive public response—Carrey’s paintings, some now housed in galleries, have been shared by millions, with titles like “The Madness of King Trump” and “The MAGA Monster.”

The actor-turned-activist, once famous for roles in The Mask and Bruce Almighty, has spent recent years transforming his Twitter feed into a rotating digital museum of raw, often grotesque political imagery. His focus? Donald Trump, his allies, and the institutions Carrey believes have failed democracy.

But Leavitt’s fiery backlash has now launched a culture war collision course between politics and art. “This isn’t funny. It’s hateful,” she told Fox News in an exclusive follow-up interview. “I’m not afraid of Jim Carrey—but I am afraid of what this kind of manipulation does to young voters.”

Jim Carrey, naturally, didn’t stay silent. Within hours, he posted a new sketch: Leavitt painted as a puppet with strings tied to a golden Trump figure above her head. The caption? “When loyalty replaces truth, only caricature remains.”

Social media exploded.

“Carrey is doing what no politician has the guts to do—hold a mirror up to power,” wrote one progressive influencer.

“Enough already. He’s not edgy, he’s just desperate,” replied a conservative commentator.

The debate has ignited across both sides of the aisle. Some say Carrey’s work is a necessary act of cultural resistance. Others claim it’s a reckless, divisive stunt by a man whose best days are behind him. But whatever your opinion, the impact is undeniable.

In private, Republican aides are reportedly urging Leavitt to tone it down, fearing that her public meltdown over a comedian’s drawings may appear fragile. But her inner circle insists the threat is real—and growing.

“He’s not just painting. He’s mobilizing,” one senior adviser told reporters. “He’s converting millions of disengaged liberals into enraged activists—one grotesque sketch at a time.”

For Jim Carrey, the controversy may be the point. In past interviews, he’s been clear about his mission: “Satire doesn’t hurt democracy. It protects it. What hurts is pretending everything is fine when it’s not.”

So what happens next?

There’s already talk of a possible Capitol Hill resolution condemning “vulgar political art”—a move some see as censorship, and others see as a necessary defense against what they call “celebrity sabotage.” Meanwhile, Carrey’s art continues gaining momentum, with a new exhibit planned for Los Angeles titled: This Is Not a Joke.

And for Karoline Leavitt, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Her rising profile in conservative politics is now entangled with a very unexpected enemy—not a rival lawmaker, not a scandal, but a comedian with a canvas.

Whether this feud escalates further or burns out remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: when Jim Carrey picked up a paintbrush, he didn’t just make art—he started a war.