Leavitt, 27, was the national press secretary for Trump’s presidential campaign.
President-elect Donald Trump has named Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary, ending days of public speculation about who would fill the highly visible role for his upcoming administration.
“Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary,” Trump wrote in a statement.
“Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again.”
Leavitt, 27, is the latest choice made by Trump in a presidential transition that has selected some younger candidates for crucial positions.
Vice President-elect JD Vance is 40, the same age as the prospective Ambassador to the United Nations Elise Stefanik.
Like other announced Trump picks, Leavitt has a track record of being loyal to the president-elect’s agenda.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
