Here’s What You Need to Know About Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump’s New Press Secretary

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Karoline Leavitt will be the new White House press secretary when Donald Trump takes office in January.

At 27, she’ll be the youngest person to serve in that role, but she’s familiar with the job, having worked as an assistant press secretary for Kayleigh McEnany during the president-elect’s first term. Leavitt was also part of Trump’s 2024 campaign, working as national press secretary. She’s currently serving as the transition team’s spokesperson.

“Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the national press secretary on my historic campaign,” Trump said in a statement. “I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary.”

Leavitt replied to the president-elect in a post on X, formerly Twitter, writing: “Thank you, President Trump, for believing in me. I am humbled and honored.”

Leavitt appeared on Sean Hannity‘s show on Tuesday night for her first interview in her new role. “I’m incredibly honored that President Trump has instilled confidence in me to speak on his behalf behind the White House podium,” she said.

Prior to re-joining the Trump team, Leavitt was a spokesperson for MAGA Inc, a conservative super PAC. She’s also worked as the communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who Trump recently nominated as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

In 2022, Leavitt ran for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, campaigning on a platform emphasizing conservative values, lower taxes, and vigorous law enforcement. While she finished first in the 10-candidate GOP primary, she lost the general election to the incumbent Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas, who won a fourth term in this year’s cycle.

Journalists will be closely watching whether Leavitt holds daily press briefings when the Trump administration begins in January. During his first term, the president-elect disrupted that long-held tradition in favor of social media posts and media appearances. It was only towards the end of his first term that press briefings once again became a daily occurrence.

In her Hannity interview, Leavitt indicated that she’d defer to Trump on whether daily briefings will continue. “Ultimately, he is the decision maker,” she said.

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