4 days ago
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News
Karoline Leavitt used to speak for President Donald Trump as the White House press secretary.
She left that job at the end of August.
She said she wanted to spend more time with her children.
Now she is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor.
She is expected to appear on news and opinion programs and provide commentary and analysis.
Fox News says she will start on November 1, while another report says she will start in November.
The network’s CEO said Leavitt’s work in the White House and on a campaign gives her a particular view of politics.
Leavitt said she is glad to join Fox News and share her experience.
Reports give different ages for her, so the exact age is unclear.
Fox News announced that Karoline Leavitt will join as an on-air contributor, offering commentary and analysis across news and opinion programming.
The network said Leavitt’s role begins November 1; another report described her start as sometime in November.
Leavitt left her role as White House press secretary at the end of August and said she wanted to spend more time with her children.
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott cited Leavitt’s White House and campaign experience as giving her a distinct perspective on politics.
Reports differ on Leavitt’s age, describing her as 28 or 29; they also report that she intends to continue supporting Trump and Republicans.
- Who
- Karoline Leavitt and Fox News.
- What
- Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor providing commentary and analysis.
- Where
- Fox News programming across its platforms.
- When
- Fox News announced the appointment on Monday; her start is reported as November 1 or November.
- Why
- Fox News cited Leavitt’s White House and campaign experience; Leavitt said she wanted to bring her perspective to viewers.
Key facts
- New role
- On-air contributor at Fox News
- Duties
- Commentary and analysis across news and opinion programming
- Expected start
- November; one report specifies November 1
- Previous role
- White House press secretary and spokesperson for President Donald Trump
- Departure
- She left the role at the end of August
- Fox News CEO
- Suzanne Scott
- Reported age
- Articles describe her as either 28 or 29
Quotes
Karoline Leavitt
Former White House press secretary joining Fox News as a commentator
“I look forward to bringing my unique perspective from my experience as White House Press Secretary, along with the same energy and candor that defined my tenure.”
NDTV
“Karoline's firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail gives her a distinct understanding of today's political landscape.”
livemint.com
Sources
Related news
Trump Offers Katie Zacharia White House Press Secretary Role
Trump Names Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary
Former White House Press Secretary Urges Parents to Vote Republican
Trump’s Media Ban Followed Critical Coverage Shown by Aide
Katie Zacharia Selected as Trump's New White House Press Secretary
Maria Bartiromo Speaks After Fox News Departure, Teases Next Chapter
