Trump confirms Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary, the youngest to hold the post

Donald Trump confirmed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary. As with his other appointments, the president-elect shared the news on his social media, describing Leavitt as "smart, tough and an effective communicator." At 27, she will be the youngest in the country's history to hold the position.

"Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary," Trump said.

"Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again," he added.

Leavitt served as the official spokesperson for Trump's latest presidential campaign and also worked in his first administration.

After graduating from college, she accepted a job in the White House Press Office, then headed by Kayleigh McEnany. After January 2021, she was hired for the communications team of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, now nominated to be ambassador to the United Nations.

Leavitt attempted to enter the House of Representatives during the 2022 midterm elections, but was defeated by Democrat Chris Pappas in the general election. However, her victory in the Republican primary for New Hampshire's 1st District made her the second member of Generation Z to win a congressional primary since Democrat Maxwell Frost had done so the previous month.

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