President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Karoline Leavitt will serve as the White House press secretary, praising her as smart, tough, and highly effective. Leavitt previously served as the national press secretary for Trump’s campaign and has been a spokesperson for the transition team since Election Day. Leavitt expressed gratitude for Trump’s belief in her and pledged to help deliver the administration’s message to the American people.
Leavitt celebrated Trump’s victory on social media, thanking him for his dedication to “Save America” and acknowledging the hard work of the campaign team. Trump has also appointed Steven Cheung as his director of communications, with Cheung having held the same position during the 2024 campaign.
Leavitt has defended Trump’s rhetoric, arguing that he speaks to the reality of the country’s current situation and embracing his criticism of media outlets as “fake news.” She ran for Congress in New Hampshire in 2022 but lost to the incumbent Democratic representative.
Leavitt previously served as an assistant press secretary during Trump’s first term in office. NBC News reporter Megan Lebowitz covered the announcement, with contributions from journalist Ryan J. Reilly. Leavitt’s appointment as press secretary reflects Trump’s commitment to his administration’s messaging and communication strategy as he prepares to take office.
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