Karoline Levitt
Karoline Leavitt | |
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| National Press Secretary for Donald Trump | |
| Assumed office April 2023[1] | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Press Secretary for White House Office of the Press Secretary | |
| In office April 21, 2020 – January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1998[2] Atkinson, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Saint Anselm College (BA)[3] |
Karoline Leavitt is an American political aide who previously served as an assistant press secretary during the Donald Trump administration.[3] In 2022, she ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st district, where she advocated for conservative values, economic growth and support for law enforcement. She now serves as the national press secretary for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.[4]
Early life and education
Karoline Leavitt was born and raised in Atkinson, New Hampshire. 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 she also played NCAA Division II College softball. [1][5]
Leavitt started in media and politics during college,[6] interning in 2016 at Fox News and then working as a producer for Fox & Friends after graduation.[3]
Political career
Karoline Leavitt worked as the communications director for United States Representative Elise Stefanik from New York.[7] She then joined the Trump administration as an assistant press secretary in the White House under President Donald Trump.
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.[8] Her campaign focused on conservative values, economic growth, and support for law enforcement.[9] She emphasized her commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights, reducing taxes, and opposing government overreach.[10][11]
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.[12]
Personal life
Leavitt grew up in a Catholic household and is an outspoken advocate for private education and a "fearless pro-life advocate."[13][12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ballotpedia: Karoline_Leavitt". 26 June 2024. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via Ballotpedia. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Birthday of the Day: Karoline Leavitt, White House assistant press secretary". 24 August 2020. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via politico.com. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Iowa State University: Archives of Women's Political Communication". 26 June 2024. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Singman, Brooke (3 April 2023). "Karoline Leavitt to join Trump super PAC as spokeswoman". Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via Fox News. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "The Unexpected Way that a Trump Loss Could Be the End of US". 28 May 2023. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via huckabee.tv. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Fox News: Karoline_Leavitt". 26 June 2024. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via Fox News. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lahut, Jake (13 September 2022). "Stefanik-Backed Candidate Wins MAGA World Face-Off in New Hampshire". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Wang, Amy (14 September 2022). "Who is Karoline Leavitt, GOP nominee for U.S. House in N.H.?". Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via The Washington Post. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Callery, Tim (8 November 2022). "Candidates make final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day". Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via WMUR-TV. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Enstrom, Kirk (3 November 2022). "1st District Rep. Chris Pappas, Karoline Leavitt clash in fiery debate". Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via WMUR-TV. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Enstrom, Kirk (9 November 2022). "US Rep. Chris Pappas projected to defeat Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt to win third term". Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via WMUR-TV. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 12.0 12.1 McCormack, Kathy (30 October 2022). "Leavitt, 25, cites youth in bid to be youngest congresswoman". Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via Associated Press. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Bookman, Todd (19 October 2022). "It may be her first campaign, but building blocks of Leavitt's politics were laid years ago". Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024 – via New Hampshire Public Radio. Unknown parameter
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