Karoline Leavitt | |
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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 |
Spouse | Nick |
Children | 1 |
Education | Saint Anselm College (BA) |
Karoline Claire Leavitt (born August 24, 1997)[1] is an American political aide currently serving as the national press secretary for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.[2] She previously served as an assistant press secretary and presidential writer during the first Donald Trump administration as well as a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a pro-Trump Super PAC. In 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.[3]
On November 15, 2024, president-elect Donald Trump chose Leavitt as his White House press secretary to succeed Karine Jean-Pierre.[4] She will be the youngest press secretary in United States history.[5]