Trump names Karoline Leavitt, 27, as White House press secretary: statement

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President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that Karoline Leavitt, a 27-year-old campaign spokeswoman, will serve as his White House press secretary.

In a statement, Trump praised Leavitt, describing her as "smart, tough, and a highly effective communicator." He expressed confidence in her ability to excel at the podium and effectively deliver the administration's message to the American public.

Leavitt will be one of the youngest individuals to hold the position, acting as the public face of the White House and handling media inquiries.

During Trump’s campaign, Leavitt served as his national press secretary, a role she balanced with becoming a new mother. In July, she welcomed her first child, as she shared in a Fox News podcast.

Leavitt’s political career began as an assistant press secretary for Trump during his first term. She later worked as communications director for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, whom Trump has nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

In 2022, Leavitt ran for a House of Representatives seat in her home state of New Hampshire but was unsuccessful.

Speaking about her background on the podcast, she shared, "I didn’t grow up in a political family. I grew up like most Americans in a middle-class business family here in my home state of New Hampshire." She credited her college experience at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, for sparking her interest in politics.