A 27-year-old reporter, Karoline Leavitt, has become the youngest White House Press Secretary following her appointment by Donald Trump.
News About Nigeria reports that the President-elect of the United States of America (USA) appointed Leavitt as the White House Press Secretary on Friday.
In a statement announcing her appointment, Trump expressed confidence in her abilities, noting that she is the best fit for the role.
He said, “Leavitt is smart and tough and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium and help deliver our message to the American people.”
Leavitt, who hails from New Hampshire, has been a long-time supporter of Trump, having served as his campaign spokeswoman at rallies and during his multiple court appearances.
The mother of one is a fervent believer in Trump’s “America First” anti-immigrant agenda and shares his disdain for traditional media companies.
Leavitt’s first encounter with Trump was during her time as a student assistant for Fox News during his 2016 campaign for the White House.
After Trump’s election victory, she was appointed as an assistant press secretary during his first term as president.
Reacting to her appointment, Leavitt recounted how her journey with Trump began and how it shaped her career aspirations.
“As one of the lone conservatives on campus, they appointed me to be an assistant running around that week for Fox News. I was just running around backstage, and that’s when I decided what I wanted to do with my career.
“I don’t believe that the color of your skin or your gender can hold you back in this country. I don’t believe that’s true. That’s the foundation of my conservative beliefs,” she said.
