Karoline Leavitt

American political adviser

Karoline Leavitt
Leavitt in 2024
National Press Secretary for Donald Trump
Incumbent
Assumed office
April 2023[1]
Assistant Press Secretary for White House Press Office
In office
April 2020 – January 20, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Presidential Writer for White House Office of Presidential Correspondence
In office
July 2019 – March 2020
PresidentDonald Trump
Personal details
Born (1997-08-24) August 24, 1997 (age 26)[2]
Atkinson, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationSaint Anselm College (BA)[3]

Karoline Leavitt is an American political aide who previously served as an assistant press secretary and Presidental writer during the Donald Trump administration.[3] In 2022, she ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st district, becoming the second member of Generation Z to win a congressional primary, before falling in the general election.[4] She currently serves as the national press secretary for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.[5]

Early life and education

Karoline Leavitt was born and raised in Atkinson, New Hampshire.[6] Her family owned a local ice cream shop and a used truck dealership in Plaistow, New Hampshire.[7][6] She attended Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, Massachusetts and then pursued higher education at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire,[2] where she earned degrees in communications and political science, and played NCAA Division II College softball. [1][8] Leavitt worked at Hearst Television WMUR-TV while in college.[9][3]

Political career

Leavitt began her career as an summer intern in the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence prior to her senior year in college.[6] Upon her graduation she took a job in the correspondence office before joining the White House Press Office as an assistant press secretary under Kayleigh McEnany.[6][7] Following the conclusion of the Trump administration she was hired as the communications director for United States Representative Elise Stefanik from New York.[10][11]

Congressional campaign

In 2022, Leavitt announced her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, running as a Republican in New Hampshire's 1st congressional district.[12] Her victory in the Republican primary made her the second member of Generation Z to win a congressional primary after Maxwell Frost who did so a month prior.[4] Her campaign focused on conservative values, economic growth, and support for law enforcement.[13] She emphasized her commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights, reducing taxes, and opposing government overreach.[14][15] Leavitt lost in the general election to incumbent Chris Pappas by 8.2% of the vote.[16]

Political positions

Leavitt is known for her strong conservative stance on various issues. She advocates for limited government, lower taxes, and deregulation to promote economic growth. She is a vocal supporter of the Second Amendment and has pledged to protect gun rights. Additionally, Leavitt emphasizes the importance of securing the U.S. borders and implementing strict immigration policies.[17]

Personal life

Leavitt grew up in a Catholic household and is an outspoken advocate for private education and a "fearless pro-life advocate."[18][17]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ballotpedia: Karoline_Leavitt". June 26, 2024. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Ballotpedia.
  2. ^ a b "Birthday of the Day: Karoline Leavitt, White House assistant press secretary". August 24, 2020. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via politico.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Iowa State University: Archives of Women's Political Communication". June 26, 2024. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu.
  4. ^ a b Cohen, Li (September 14, 2022). "25-year-old Karoline Leavitt becomes first Republican Gen Z congressional nominee after winning New Hampshire primary - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Singman, Brooke (April 3, 2023). "Karoline Leavitt to join Trump super PAC as spokeswoman". Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Fox News.
  6. ^ a b c d Burt, Bill (November 28, 2020). "Meet the assistant press secretary". Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Sotomayor, Marianna (November 3, 2022). "Karoline Leavitt wants to be Gen Z's conservative voice in Congress". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Unexpected Way that a Trump Loss Could Be the End of US". May 28, 2023. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via huckabee.tv.
  9. ^ "Fox News: Karoline_Leavitt". June 26, 2024. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Fox News.
  10. ^ Lahut, Jake (September 13, 2022). "Stefanik-Backed Candidate Wins MAGA World Face-Off in New Hampshire". Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via The Daily Beast.
  11. ^ "Leavitt, 25, cites youth in bid to be youngest congresswoman". AP News. October 30, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Wang, Amy (September 14, 2022). "Who is Karoline Leavitt, GOP nominee for U.S. House in N.H.?". Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via The Washington Post.
  13. ^ Callery, Tim (November 8, 2022). "Candidates make final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day". Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via WMUR-TV.
  14. ^ Enstrom, Kirk (November 3, 2022). "1st District Rep. Chris Pappas, Karoline Leavitt clash in fiery debate". Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via WMUR-TV.
  15. ^ Enstrom, Kirk (November 9, 2022). "US Rep. Chris Pappas projected to defeat Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt to win a third term". Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via WMUR-TV.
  16. ^ "New Hampshire First Congressional District Election Results". The New York Times. November 8, 2022. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  17. ^ a b McCormack, Kathy (October 30, 2022). "Leavitt, 25, cites youth in a bid to be the youngest Congresswoman". Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Associated Press.
  18. ^ Bookman, Todd (October 19, 2022). "It may be her first campaign, but the building blocks of Leavitt's politics were laid years ago". Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via New Hampshire Public Radio.
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