Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will join Fox News Media as an on-air contributor, the network announced on October 5. Leavitt, who served as the 36th White House press secretary during President Donald Trump’s second administration from January 2025 to August 2026, will begin her new role on November 1.
Leavitt’s appointment was confirmed in a statement by Suzanne Scott, CEO of Fox News Media, who highlighted her “firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail” as a key asset for viewers. Leavitt herself stated in a release that she looks forward to bringing “the unique perspective and candor that defined my tenure” to Fox News’ audience.
Background and Career Path
Leavitt, 29, previously served as national press secretary for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and ran as the Republican candidate for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District in 2022. She was the youngest person to hold the position of White House press secretary. During her tenure, she regularly held press briefings, addressed domestic and foreign policy questions, and expanded access to new media in the White House briefing room.
Leavitt resigned from her role as White House press secretary in August 2026, citing the need to spend more time with her family following the birth of her second child. At the time, Trump stated she would remain an “outside advisor.” She has since maintained a close alliance with the president, describing her time in the administration as dedicated to “Justice, Liberty, and Freedom.”
Fox News Context
Leavitt’s move to Fox News follows a pattern of former White House press secretaries transitioning to media roles. Other examples include Kayleigh McEnany, who co-hosts Outnumbered and hosts her own Saturday program, and Jen Psaki, who now hosts her own show on MSNBC. Fox News has also previously employed former press secretaries such as Dana Perino, who joined the network after serving in the George W. Bush administration.
Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott emphasized Leavitt’s “authentic and sharp insight” as a contributor, while Leavitt framed her new role as an opportunity to continue engaging with the network’s audience. The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about media access and coverage dynamics in Washington, with Trump previously restricting certain outlets from White House briefings during his administration.