History of Karoline Leavitt in Timeline

Karoline Claire Leavitt is an American political aide and government official. She is currently serving as the White House press secretary in the second Trump administration since January 2025. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the youngest individual to hold this position.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 24, 1997: Karoline Leavitt Born

On August 24, 1997, Karoline Claire Leavitt was born. She later became a political aide and government official.

2015: Graduated from Central Catholic High School

In 2015, Karoline Leavitt graduated from Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

2017: Defended Trump's 2017 travel ban

In 2017, Karoline Leavitt defended Trump's travel ban in an op-ed in the college newspaper.

2019: Graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and politics

In 2019, Karoline Leavitt graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and politics and is the first in her immediate family to earn a college degree.

September 2022: Won Republican primary

In September 2022, Karoline Leavitt won the Republican primary for US House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st district.

2022: Ran for US House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st district

In 2022, Karoline Leavitt announced she was running for the US House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st district.

2022: Faced a Federal Election Commission complaint

In 2022, Karoline Leavitt faced a Federal Election Commission complaint alleging illegal campaign donations.

December 2023: Announced engagement to Nicholas Riccio

In December 2023, Karoline Leavitt and Nicholas Riccio announced their engagement.

January 2024: Accepted role of national press secretary

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

January 2024: Married Nicholas Riccio

In January 2024, Karoline Leavitt married Nicholas Riccio in a private ceremony.

July 10, 2024: Gave birth to son

On July 10, 2024, Karoline Leavitt gave birth to her son.

November 15, 2024: Designated White House press secretary

On November 15, 2024, Donald Trump designated Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary for his second administration.

2024: Declined to run again

In 2024, Karoline Leavitt declined to run again for the US House of Representatives.

2024: Served as national press secretary for the Trump 2024 presidential campaign

In 2024, Karoline Leavitt served as the national press secretary for the Trump 2024 presidential campaign.

January 2025: Disclosed unpaid campaign debts

In January 2025, Karoline Leavitt disclosed in 17 amended campaign filings $326,370 in unpaid campaign debts she had failed to disclose for several years.

January 20, 2025: Assumed office as White House press secretary

On January 20, 2025, Karoline Leavitt assumed office as the White House press secretary.

January 28, 2025: Delivered first White House press conference

On January 28, 2025, Karoline Leavitt delivered her first White House press conference, announcing that independent journalists and influencers would be able to apply for press credentials.

January 29, 2025: Tweets cited in federal judge's decision

On January 29, 2025, a federal judge cited Karoline Leavitt's tweets in his decision regarding a restraining order related to President Trump's attempted federal funding freeze.

February 25, 2025: Announced team would determine press access

On February 25, 2025, Karoline Leavitt announced that her team would "determine who gets to enjoy the very privileged and limited access in spaces such as Air Force One and the Oval Office", leading to criticism from the White House Correspondents' Association.

March 26, 2025: Statement on government group chat leak

On March 26, 2025, Karoline Leavitt made a statement regarding the government group chat leak that inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, questioning his credibility and sparking debate about journalistic integrity.