Leavitt Joins Fox News
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News as On-Air Contributor
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Key Points
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Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said Leavitt’s White House and campaign-trail experience gives her “a distinct understanding of today’s political landscape.”
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Leavitt was the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary; Trump praised her rapid delivery, saying her lips moved like a “machine gun.”
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Although Leavitt frequently sparred with reporters and criticized mainstream outlets, her place in Trump’s inner circle also made her a direct source of information from the president to journalists.
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Trump’s relationship with Fox News has been contentious: shortly before the announcement, he criticized the network’s coverage as a “completely negative narrative” and also complained about its Fox & Friends program.
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history, is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor starting November 1. Leavitt left the Trump administration after the birth of her second child, citing a desire to spend more time with her family while remaining an advocate for the president and Republican Party. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott praised Leavitt's White House and campaign experience, saying it gives her "a distinct understanding of today's political landscape."
The White House has not yet named Leavitt's successor, and regular press briefings have become increasingly rare under Trump. Trump jokingly suggested Fox correspondent Peter Doocy for the role before claiming Doocy earned too much and was no longer available after renegotiating his contract. The administration appointed Beni Rae Harmony, a former Real America's Voice correspondent, as assistant press secretary — but that doesn't fill the top position.
Leavitt's Rapid Rise and Sharp Delivery
Leavitt earned a reputation as one of Trump's most vocal defenders during her tenure as press secretary. Trump praised her for speaking at lightning speed, joking that her lips moved like a "machine gun" during press conferences. Her aggressive style and willingness to clash with reporters made her a distinctive voice in the administration.
Despite frequently sparring with mainstream media outlets and criticizing their coverage, Leavitt also served as a direct channel of information from Trump to journalists. Her position in the president's inner circle gave her unique credibility among those seeking official administration statements.
From Press Secretary to Television Analyst
Leavitt's move to Fox News follows a pattern of Trump administration officials joining the conservative network. She will appear on both news and opinion programming at Fox News Media, bringing her White House experience to on-air commentary. The transition allows her to remain politically active while focusing on family priorities.
Her departure leaves a significant gap in the administration's day-to-day public communication. With Trump increasingly serving as the administration's main public voice, the lack of a formal press secretary underscores a broader shift in how the White House handles media relations and information flow.
Trump's Contentious Relationship With Fox News
The timing of Leavitt's Fox News announcement is notable given Trump's recent criticism of the network. Just before the announcement, Trump complained about Fox News' coverage, calling it a "completely negative narrative." He also criticized the Fox & Friends program, signaling ongoing tension with the network despite his historical alignment with its viewership.
This friction reflects a broader pattern: Trump has maintained a complicated relationship with Fox News throughout his political career. Even as the network has provided him favorable coverage relative to other outlets, Trump has frequently attacked specific segments, hosts, and editorial decisions when coverage doesn't align with his preferred narrative.
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