History of Karoline Leavitt in Timeline

Karoline Leavitt is an American political spokesperson currently serving as the White House Press Secretary in the second Trump administration, beginning in 2025. Affiliated with the Republican Party, Leavitt previously ran for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in the 2022 election. Her career is primarily focused on political communication and public relations within the Republican party framework.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 24, 1997: Karoline Leavitt's Birth

On August 24, 1997, Karoline Claire Leavitt was born. She is an American political spokesperson who later became the 36th White House press secretary.

2014: Eagle-Tribune All-Star

In 2014, Karoline Leavitt was named an Eagle-Tribune All-Star for softball.

2015: Attended Saint Anselm College

In 2015, Karoline Leavitt began attending Saint Anselm College on a softball scholarship, majoring in communications and minoring in political science.

2015: Eagle-Tribune All-Star Again

In 2015, Karoline Leavitt was again named an Eagle-Tribune All-Star for softball.

2016: Expressed Views on Media

In 2016, Karoline Leavitt expressed in an opinion piece for the Saint Anselm Crier, that the media was "frankly crooked".

2019: College Graduation

In 2019, Karoline Leavitt graduated from Saint Anselm College, where she studied politics and communication.

2019: Graduation from College

In 2019, Karoline Leavitt graduated from college, becoming the first person in her immediate family to do so.

June 2020: Associate Director in White House

By June 2020, Karoline Leavitt was the associate director in the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence.

June 2020: Assistant White House Press Secretary

In June 2020, Karoline Leavitt became an assistant White House press secretary.

2020: Matt Mowers Nominee

In 2020, Matt Mowers was the Republican nominee in the House of Representatives election.

January 2021: Communications Director for Elise Stefanik

In January 2021, Karoline Leavitt became the communications director for New York representative Elise Stefanik.

July 2021: Congressional Campaign Announcement

In July 2021, Karoline Leavitt announced her campaign for the United States House of Representatives election for New Hampshire's first congressional district.

July 19, 2021: Announced Run for Congress

On July 19, 2021, Karoline Leavitt announced her intention to run for the United States House of Representatives election for New Hampshire's first congressional district.

June 2022: Filed to Run for Congress

In June 2022, Karoline Leavitt officially filed to run in the United States House of Representatives election for New Hampshire's first congressional district.

2022: FEC Complaint

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

2022: Candidate for Congress

In 2022, Karoline Leavitt was a Republican Party candidate for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district.

2022: Introduction to Nicholas Riccio

In 2022, Karoline Leavitt was introduced to Nicholas Riccio at a restaurant during her congressional campaign.

December 2023: Engagement

In December 2023, Karoline Leavitt became engaged to Nicholas Riccio.

January 2024: National Press Secretary

In January 2024, Karoline Leavitt began working for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign as his national press secretary.

July 2024: Birth of Son

In July 2024, Karoline Leavitt had a son with Nicholas Riccio, days before an assassination attempt on Trump.

November 15, 2024: Named White House Press Secretary

On November 15, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump named Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary. She is the youngest person to hold the position in U.S. history.

November 2024: Named White House Press Secretary

In November 2024, Donald Trump named Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary.

2024: Press Secretary for Presidential Campaign

In 2024, Karoline Leavitt became the press secretary for Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

January 2025: Disclosed Unpaid Campaign Debts

In January 2025, Karoline Leavitt disclosed $326,370 in unpaid campaign debts in amended campaign filings.

January 2025: Marriage to Nicholas Riccio

In January 2025, Karoline Leavitt married Nicholas Riccio, days before Trump's second inauguration.

January 28, 2025: First Press Conference

On January 28, 2025, Karoline Leavitt gave her first press conference as White House press secretary, seeking to elevate non-traditional media and making a false statement regarding taxpayer dollars for condoms in Gaza.

February 11, 2025: Confronted with Evidence

On February 11, 2025, Karoline Leavitt was confronted with evidence by an Al Arabiya reporter in the Oval Office, regarding the designation of funds to Gaza Province, Mozambique, as part of an HIV prevention program rather than for condoms in the Gaza Strip.

May 2025: International Attention

In May 2025, a photograph of Karoline Leavitt feeding her son while working as White House Press Secretary drew international attention.

2025: White House Press Secretary

In 2025, Karoline Leavitt became the 36th White House press secretary under the second Trump administration.

2025: Worked for MAGA Inc.

In 2025, Karoline Leavitt began working for MAGA Inc., Trump's super PAC, after losing to Pappas.

2025: Tenure Marked Separation From Precedent

In 2025, Karoline Leavitt's tenure marked a separation from precedent, particularly with the treatment of traditional media, selecting participants in the presidential press pool, and considering changes to the seating chart.