Karoline Claire Leavitt (born August 24, 1997)[1] is an American political aide and government official who has been serving as the White House press secretary under President Donald Trump since January 2025.

In 2022, she ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st district, winning the Republican nomination before losing in the general election to Democratic incumbent Chris Pappas.

[3] She was a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a pro-Trump Super PAC,[4] and she served as the national press secretary for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.

[19] Leavitt differentiated herself with a brazen style that resembled Trump's, and gained right-wing supporters including Lauren Boebert, Ted Cruz, and her mentor Elise Stefanik.

[3] After she lost the general election to Democratic incumbent Chris Pappas by eight percentage points,[21] she worked for a roster of clients.

[24] In January 2024, Leavitt accepted the role of national press secretary for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.

[26] On November 15, 2024, Donald Trump chose Leavitt as his White House press secretary to succeed Karine Jean-Pierre.

[15][28] During the press conference, Leavitt falsely stated that "there was about to be 50 million taxpayer dollars that went out the door to fund condoms in Gaza".

[38] She had planned to go on maternity leave, but changed her mind after seeing the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, and resumed her professional duties.