White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt conducts her first official briefing.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, made her briefing room debut on Tuesday.
Why it matters: At just 27 years old, Leavitt is the youngest person to ever hold the position of White House press secretary. Previously serving as the national press secretary for the Trump campaign, she was praised by President Trump in November for being smart and tough, calling her “a highly effective communicator” and expressing confidence that she would excel in her new role.
The briefing was set for 1pm ET on Tuesday.
Leavitt, who previously served as an assistant press secretary during Trump’s first term, ran for Congress in New Hampshire in 2022 but was defeated by a Democratic incumbent. The record for the youngest press secretary was previously held by Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he took the role in 1969 during Richard Nixon’s administration.
Who’s Karoline Leavitt:
Karoline Leavitt is a rising political figure and communications expert who made history by becoming the youngest White House Press Secretary at just 27 years old. A key player in President Donald Trump’s media operations, she previously served as the national press secretary for Trump’s 2020 campaign and as an assistant press secretary during his first term.
In 2022, Leavitt ran for Congress in New Hampshire but was defeated by a Democratic incumbent. Despite the loss, her reputation as a skilled communicator has been a major highlight of her career, with many praising her ability to effectively deliver and shape messaging. Leavitt’s rapid rise in politics underscores her growing influence and strong communication prowess.
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