Karoline Leavitt Named as White House Press Secretary for Trump’s Second Term

Leavitt, at 27, will be the youngest in U.S. history to hold the role and is preparing for a combative relationship with the press.

Karoline Leavitt, previously Trump’s national press secretary, will serve as White House press secretary starting in January 2025.
Leavitt is the youngest individual to take on the role, breaking the record set by Nixon-era press secretary Ron Ziegler at age 29.
Leavitt has a history of working in conservative politics, including roles with MAGA Inc., Rep. Elise Stefanik, and Trump’s 2024 campaign.
She has expressed openness to revising traditional White House press briefing practices, potentially including new media voices and rule changes.
Leavitt has emphasized her readiness to engage with what she describes as a “hostile media” while promoting Trump’s “America First” agenda.