President-elect Donald Trump has named 27-year-old Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary, making her one of the youngest individuals ever to hold the key position of representing the administration to the media.
In a statement released Friday, Trump praised Leavitt’s communication skills, calling her “smart, tough, and highly effective.” He expressed confidence that she would excel at delivering the administration’s message to the American people. Leavitt, who previously served as Trump’s national press secretary during his 2020 campaign, will now take the podium as the face of the White House, answering questions from the media and managing the administration’s press operations.
Leavitt’s appointment marks a significant milestone in her career. At 27, she becomes the youngest person to take on the role of press secretary, a position typically held by individuals with extensive political and communications experience. Prior to her work with the Trump campaign, Leavitt served as an assistant press secretary during Trump’s first term in office. She also ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from her home state of New Hampshire in 2022, though she was not successful in her bid.
Leavitt’s experience extends beyond the White House. She previously worked as the communications director for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a key Republican ally, who was recently nominated by Trump to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Leavitt’s involvement in politics began during her college years at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she became passionate about public service.
In a Fox News podcast released Friday, Leavitt discussed her political journey, emphasizing that she did not come from a political family but was driven to engage in politics by her experiences growing up in a middle-class business family. Reflecting on her role as press secretary, she expressed her commitment to delivering the truth to the American people and ensuring their voices are heard.
As Leavitt takes on this influential role, her appointment highlights the younger generation’s growing influence in American politics, especially within the Republican Party.
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