LIVE: Karoline Leavitt Named White House Press Secretary, Making History as the Youngest in U.S.
March 6, 2025 – In a move that has stunned political insiders and the media alike, President Donald Trump has appointed 27‐year‐old Karoline Leavitt as the new White House Press Secretary. Leavitt’s appointment marks a historic milestone, making her the youngest individual ever to assume this crucial role in U.S. government history. Historic Appointment and Background Born on August 24, 1997, in Atkinson, New Hampshire, Leavitt has quickly risen through the ranks of political communications. A graduate of Saint Anselm University with a degree in communications and political science, her early career included internships at Fox News and a stint at the White House press office during the Trump administration. Her trajectory continued upward as she worked behind the scenes writing presidential speeches before stepping into a press role as an assistant to then-Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Career Highlights and Transition After an initial period at the White House, Leavitt further...