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 |
| Spouse | Nicholas Riccio |
| 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]
- ^ "Birthday of the Day: Karoline Leavitt, White House assistant press secretary". Politico. August 24, 2020. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Singman, Brooke (April 3, 2023). "Karoline Leavitt to join Trump super PAC as spokeswoman". Fox News. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Li (September 14, 2022). "25-year-old Karoline Leavitt becomes first Republican Gen Z congressional nominee after winning New Hampshire primary - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved June 29, 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 November 16, 2024.