The White House announced Friday that Beni Rae Harmony, a 24-year-old correspondent from the conservative network Real America’s Voice, will join the administration as Assistant Press Secretary and White House spokesperson. Harmony confirmed her appointment in a post on X (formerly Twitter) and in a statement shared by Real America’s Voice Vice President Parker Sigg.
Harmony’s addition comes as the administration continues to fill the vacancy left by Karoline Leavitt, who departed her role as White House press secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her family. Leavitt, who gave birth to a daughter in May 2026, will remain involved in Trump’s political operations as an outside advisor, according to a post on Truth Social.
Harmony’s background and prior roles
Harmony previously served as Senior White House Correspondent for Real America’s Voice, a conservative media outlet, since joining the network in September 2025. Before that, she worked as a producer and administrator for Turning Point USA, a conservative organization led by Charlie Kirk, from August 2021 to February 2022. Harmony had also been a reporter for WICS-ABC20, where she was suspended in 2025 after delivering an on-air tribute to Kirk while tearful.
In her announcement, Harmony stated her goal was to "ask the questions that matter to real Americans" and ensure their voices were heard. She expressed gratitude to President Trump for the opportunity and framed her new role as part of a commitment to the "American Dream" and an "America First" agenda. The White House spokesperson Anna Kelly praised Harmony as a "trusted voice for the MAGA movement" and welcomed her to the communications team.
Staffing changes and ongoing transitions
Harmony’s hiring follows Trump’s decision to replace Leavitt, who had been the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary. Leavitt’s departure was announced on August 12, with Trump publicly praising her work and noting her continued role in his political operations. The administration has not yet named a permanent replacement for Leavitt, who was the second White House press secretary to leave the role since Trump’s second term began.
Harmony’s appointment reflects the administration’s ongoing efforts to bolster its communications team amid high-profile departures and shifting media dynamics within conservative outlets.