Trump Names Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary

  • Leavitt assumes one of the most visible administration roles
  • Trump went through multiple press secretaries in first term

Karoline Leavitt 

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President-elect Donald Trump tapped Karoline Leavitt to be White House press secretary, offering one of the most visible White House positions to a top spokeswoman from his campaign.

“Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator,” Trump said in a statement on Friday. “I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again.”