Karoline Leavitt
Karoline Claire Leavitt (born August 24, 1997)[1] is an American political aide. She was the national press secretary for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.[2] She was an assistant press secretary and presidential writer during the first Trump administration.
Karoline Leavitt | |
|---|---|
 Leavitt in 2022 | |
| White House Press Secretary | |
Designate | |
| Assuming office January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Succeeding | Karine Jean-Pierre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karoline Claire Leavitt August 24, 1997 Atkinson, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Saint Anselm College (BA) |
In November 2024, president-elect Donald Trump picked Leavitt to be his White House press secretary for his second administration.[3] She will be the youngest press secretary in United States history.[4]
Congressional campaign
changeIn 2022, she ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st district, becoming the second member of Generation Z to win a congressional primary. She lost the general election to incumbent Chris Pappas.[5] She decided not to run again in 2024.[6]
Press secretary
changeTrump 2024 campaign
changeIn January 2024, Leavitt began working as the national press secretary for Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign.[7] She appeared on several news channels defending Trump and in one case was removed from CNN for arguing with the debate moderators.[8] She was on short leave in July 2024 because her son was born, but she quickly returned to work after seeing the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13.[9]
White House secretary
changeOn November 15, 2024, President-elect Trump chose Leavitt to be his White House press secretary.[10]
Personal life
changeKaroline Claire Leavitt[11] was born in Atkinson, New Hampshire to a Catholic family.[12] She studied at Saint Anselm College[13] During her education at Saint Anselm College, Leavitt interned at Fox News.[14]
References
change- ↑ "Birthday of the Day: Karoline Leavitt, White House assistant press secretary". Politico. 24 August 2020. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ Singman, Brooke (3 April 2023). "Karoline Leavitt to join Trump super PAC as spokeswoman". Fox News. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ "President-elect Donald J. Trump has chosen Karoline Leavitt, his campaign's press secretary, to be his White House press secretary, one of the most high-profile jobs in his next administration". The New York Times.
- ↑ Price, Michelle (November 15, 2024). "Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ↑ Cohen, Li (2022-09-14). "25-year-old Karoline Leavitt becomes first Republican Gen Z congressional nominee after winning New Hampshire primary - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 8/14". Daily Kos. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ↑ "Wonder Woman Karoline Leavitt: Her Life as a New Mom & Trump's Spokeswoman". The Conservateur. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ↑ "CNN Anchor Takes Trump Spokeswoman Off Air for Attacking Network's Debate Moderators: 'Ma'am, We're Going to Stop'". People.com. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ↑ "Wonder Woman Karoline Leavitt: Her Life as a New Mom & Trump's Spokeswoman". The Conservateur. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ↑ "President-elect Donald J. Trump has chosen Karoline Leavitt, his campaign's press secretary, to be his White House press secretary, one of the most high-profile jobs in his next administration". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Karoline Claire Leavitt from Washington, District Of Columbia | VoterRecords.com".
- ↑ Burt, Bill (November 28, 2020). "Meet the assistant press secretary". Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ↑ "Iowa State University: Archives of Women's Political Communication". 26 June 2024. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu.
- ↑ "Karoline Leavitt to become youngest White House press secretary". BBC News. 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ↑ Coen, Susie (2024-11-15). "Karoline Leavitt: Trump's new press secretary who was kicked off CNN". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ↑ "Wonder Woman Karoline Leavitt: Her Life as a New Mom & Trump's Spokeswoman". The Conservateur. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
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