Who is Karoline Leavitt, Trump's former White House press secretary now headed to Fox News
Karoline Leavitt is moving to Fox News after leaving her job as White House press secretary in August. She held the role during President Donald Trump’s second term and was the youngest person to serve in the position.
Leavitt first worked at the White House as an intern in 2018, while studying at Saint Anselm College. After graduating in 2019 with a degree in politics and communication, she joined the press office, assisting press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
When Trump left office in 2021, Leavitt became communications director for Representative Elise Stefanik. She later served as national press secretary for Trump’s 2024 campaign, traveling while pregnant and returning to work four days after giving birth, according to the article.
Raised in Atkinson, New Hampshire, Leavitt attended Catholic high school and played softball in college. She and her husband, real-estate developer Nicholas Riccio, have two children; their daughter was born in May.
Her Fox News move follows a rapid rise through Republican communications roles and a high-profile White House post. The article does not specify her new position or start date.
Key points
- Leavitt left the White House press secretary role in August and is headed to Fox News.
- She worked for Trump’s 2024 campaign and held earlier roles at the White House and in Congress.
- The article gives no details on her Fox News title or start date.