Karoline Leavitt tapped as White House press secretary
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Trump Names Karoline Leavitt as Youngest Press Secretary
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Above: Karoline Leavitt is seen leaving Trump Tower on April 25, 2024 in New York. Image copyright: MEGA/Contributor/GC Images via Getty Images
The Facts
US Pres.-elect Donald Trump on Friday appointed Karoline Leavitt to serve as White House press secretary in his upcoming administration.
At age 27, Leavitt will become the youngest White House press secretary in American history, surpassing Ron Ziegler, who served under former Pres. Nixon at age 29.
The Spin
Republican narrative
Leavitt has proven herself to be a loyal and effective defender of Trump's agenda. She consistently challenges mainstream media narratives and demonstrates strong communication skills during television appearances. She may be young, but her stints at the White House have equipped her with the first glimpse into the world of the press.
Democratic narrative
The appointment raises concerns about the continuation of Trump's combative relationship with the press, as Leavitt has repeatedly embraced Trump's criticism of media outlets as 'fake news' and defended his controversial rhetoric. Having someone with a history of denigrating legacy media as White House press secretary will present significant challenges.
