Trump's New Press Secretary Makes History: Karoline Leavitt Set to Take the Podium
written by a member of the WCB
In a move that's turning heads and making history, President Donald Trump's newest press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, is gearing up for her debut in the White House briefing room. At just 27 years old, Leavitt's not just breaking the mold – she's shattering it, becoming the youngest person ever to step into this high-pressure role.
Leavitt's first dance with the press corps is scheduled for Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET, and all eyes will be on the fresh face of the Trump administration. It's a far cry from the last time we saw action in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, which was the stage for some pretty heated showdowns during Trump's first term.
Trump's clearly got faith in his new spokesperson, singing her praises when he announced her appointment back in November. "Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator," he boasted, clearly confident in her ability to go toe-to-toe with the media.
But Leavitt's no stranger to the Trump team. She cut her teeth as a campaign spokesperson and was part of the transition crew. Her resume's got some serious Republican cred too – she's done time as Rep. Elise Stefanik's communications director and even took a shot at Congress herself in 2022.
The big question on everyone's mind is how often we'll be seeing Leavitt at the podium. Trump's first term was a bit of a rollercoaster when it came to press briefings. Some of his press secretaries were regulars in the briefing room, while others (we're looking at you, Stephanie Grisham) never held a single one.
Leavitt's taking the reins from Karine Jean-Pierre, who held the fort for the Biden administration. And while she's making history with her age, she's not the only young gun to have this gig. Back in '69, Richard Nixon's press secretary, Ron Ziegler, was a spring chicken at 29 when he took on the role.
As for Trump, he's been on a media blitz since his inauguration on January 20th. He's been chatting it up with Fox News' Sean Hannity and hasn't been shy about facing the press during his travels to disaster-struck areas in North Carolina and California.
With Leavitt at the helm of communications, it looks like the Trump administration's gearing up for a new era of media relations. Will it be business as usual, or are we in for some surprises? One thing's for sure – all eyes will be on that podium come Tuesday afternoon.