US president-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced that Karoline Leavitt is his pick for White House press secretary.
As he picked Leavitt, Trump said, "Karoline is smart, tough and has proven to be a highly effective communicator." He added that he is confident that Leavitt will excel at the podium and deliver his administration's message to Americans as they "Make America Great Again".
Who is Karoline Leavitt?
Karoline Leavitt was the national press secretary of Trump's election campaign and has been the spokesperson for the transition team.
Thank you, President Trump, for believing in me. I am humbled and honored.
— Karoline Leavitt (@kleavittnh) November 16, 2024
Let’s MAGA!🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UF1ljE1r9R
Leavitt was the assistant press secretary during the first Trump administration under Kaleigh McEnany. Following this, she served as the communications director for New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, who is currently preparing to take over as the US ambassador to the UN.
Leavitt contested for Congress in New Hampshire in 2022 but lost to Chris Pappas.
Reacting to Trump's announcement, Leavitt said she is humbled and honoured, thanking the president-elect for believing in her.
Congratulations to my boss, the 45th and 47th President of the United States.
— Karoline Leavitt (@kleavittnh) November 6, 2024
It’s been the honor of a lifetime to speak on behalf of President Trump and this historic campaign.
I’ll never forget the feeling of joy when the race was officially called, standing backstage with… pic.twitter.com/7njFJ7NTbW
On November 6, after Trump defeated rival Kamala Harris in the presidential elections, Leavitt said it was an honour for her to speak on behalf of Trump's campaign.
"I’ll never forget the feeling of joy when the race was officially called, standing backstage with the hardest working team in politics. In that moment, all of the blood, sweat, and tears were instantly worth it," she added.
Leavitt said Trump went "through hell" in his "selfless pursuit" to save America.
