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Karoline Leavitt

Karoline Claire Leavitt is an American spokesperson. She currently serves as the White House press secretary, beginning in 2025. Previously, Leavitt was the Republican candidate in the 2022 United States House of Representatives election for New Hampshire's first congressional district.

1 day ago : Karoline Leavitt at White House briefing amid trade, Ukraine talks and Trump.

Karoline Leavitt featured in White House briefing covering trade and Ukriane talks. Comparison drawn between Leavitt, Donald Trump, and Thomas Paine in opinion piece.

1996: Repealing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

Karoline Leavitt is a proponent of repealing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996.

August 24, 1997: Karoline Leavitt's Birth

On August 24, 1997, Karoline Claire Leavitt was born.

2014: Eagle-Tribune All-Star

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

2015: Attended Saint Anselm College

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

2015: Eagle-Tribune All-Star

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

2016: Wrote Opinion Piece

In 2016, Karoline Leavitt stated in an opinion piece for the Crier that the media was "frankly crooked" and "unjust, unfair, and sometimes just plain old false".

2019: Graduated College

In 2019, Karoline Leavitt graduated from Saint Anselm College, becoming the first person in her immediate family to graduate from college.

June 2020: Named White House Press Secretary

In June 2020, Karoline Leavitt was named as a White House press secretary.

2020: False Statements About 2020 Election

Karoline Leavitt has falsely stated that Trump is the legitimate winner of the 2020 presidential election.

January 2021: Communications Director for Elise Stefanik

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

July 19, 2021: Announced Campaign for U.S. House

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

June 2022: Filed to Run for U.S. House

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

December 2023: Engagement to Nicholas Riccio

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 and named the baby after him.

November 15, 2024: Named White House Press Secretary

On November 15, 2024, Donald Trump named Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary.

November 2024: Named White House Press Secretary

In November 2024, Donald Trump named Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary, making her the youngest press secretary in U.S. history.

January 2025: Marriage to Nicholas Riccio

In January 2025, Karoline Leavitt married Nicholas Riccio, days before Donald 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.

March 2025: Private Beliefs About Election

According to The Washington Post in March 2025, Karoline Leavitt privately believed that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.

2025: White House Press Pool Selection

In February 2025, Karoline Leavitt announced that the White House would select who participated in the presidential press pool.