27-Year-Old Karoline Leavitt Makes History As White House Press Secretary
Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, has appointed Karoline Leavitt, a 27-year-old conservative from New Hampshire, as the next White House press secretary. Leavitt’s swift rise in Republican politics has been remarkable, fueled by her work as a student assistant for Fox News during Trump’s first presidential campaign in 2016. With this appointment, she becomes the youngest individual to assume the role of press secretary.
Leavitt previously served as an assistant press secretary during Trump’s first term and has remained a steadfast ally. Throughout Trump’s 2024 campaign, she played a crucial role as his spokeswoman, accompanying him to rallies and court appearances. Trump expressed confidence in her abilities, stating, “Leavitt is smart and tough and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium and help deliver our message to the American People.”
A vocal proponent of Trump’s “America First” policies, Leavitt has often clashed with traditional media outlets, criticizing them for perpetuating what she describes as “fake news.” In a recent Fox News podcast, she said, “There are a lot of journalists who aren’t interested in journalism anymore, and we deal with them every day.”
Leavitt’s political journey began during her time at Saint Anselm College, where she gained attention for her outspoken conservative views. She worked behind the scenes for Fox News during a 2016 Republican primary debate hosted on her campus, an experience she credits with shaping her career ambitions. Her student column, Why Donald Trump just keeps on winning, and the media doesn’t get it, marked her as a rising conservative voice.
Although her bid for a congressional seat in New Hampshire during the 2022 midterms was unsuccessful, Leavitt served as communications director for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who has now been tapped by Trump as the next UN ambassador.
Now a mother of one, Leavitt’s personal and professional commitments have become intertwined, as evidenced by her brief maternity leave during the 2024 campaign. Her return to the White House press briefing room will place her at the heart of Trump’s communication strategy in what promises to be a high-pressure role.
Leavitt believes Trump is better prepared for his second term, stating, “I think he is more wise about the ‘deep state,’ the establishment in Washington DC, and the lengths to which they were willing to go to derail his campaign and his success.”
Her tenure will likely shape the administration’s messaging during what could be one of the most closely watched presidencies in U.S. history.
