On Tuesday, Karoline Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary in history when she made her first formal remarks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room.
27-year-old Karoline Leavitt, a native of New Hampshire, has been choosen White House press secretary, becoming the youngest person to do so in history.
She attracted notoriety on television as a spokesperson for the Trump 2024 presidential campaign prior to taking on this position. She was one of the campaign’s first partners and collaborated with several spokespeople, but she was the most outstanding in interviews.
“As you have seen over the past week, President Trump is hard at work fulfilling the promises that he made to the American people on the campaign trail,” Leavitt said.
America is proud of Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary.
The 27 years old sharp and composed new mom, wearing a Christian cross at her initial press conference. pic.twitter.com/E5CDsgyFac
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Karoline Leavitt is the sixth working mother to hold the position in the White House press office, continuing a tradition. She follows in the footsteps of press secretaries Karine Jean-Pierre and Jen Psaki for President Joe Biden and Kayleigh McEnany, Stephanie Grisham, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders for President Trump during his first term.
“Looks like I’m going back to work,” she told the outlet after turning to face her husband.
She acknowledged, “It does break your heart to leave the baby every day to go to work.” “Emotionally, physically, and spiritually, it’s really difficult.”
Who is the husband of Karoline Leavitt?
Nicholas Riccio and Karoline Leavitt are married, but they have decided to keep their wedding plans secret.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband had a little boy named Nicholas (he is so cute) in July, so not only is she the youngest press secretary in US history, but she is also a new mom. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/7kXcSAH3bW
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Leavitt is 32 years younger than Riccio, who is a successful developer and real estate investor. He is a leading figure in the industry because he owns Riccio Enterprises LLC, a multimillion-dollar real estate company.
What did Trump say about Karoline Leavitt?
Donald Trump described Karoline Leavitt as “smart, tough,” and “a highly effective communicator” when he announced her as the new White House press secretary in November.
“As we Make America Great Again, I am absolutely certain that she will be a great speaker and contribute to our message to the American people,” he said.
Leavitt’s appointment was a crucial event in the administration because she assigned the role of communicating directly with the public and media on behalf of the White House.
