Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join TV commentary team
Karoline Leavitt, who left the White House in August after becoming a mother for the second time, is set to appear as a commentator on several television programs.
Leavitt departed her role as the White House press secretary in August, shortly after giving birth to her second child. She is expected to serve as a commentator across a range of TV shows. The network has historically maintained close ties to President Donald Trump, who has defended the channel and its prominent staff. Leavitt was previously described as one of Trump's closest aides and has defended him at press briefings while criticizing mainstream media. At the time of her hiring, she was the youngest person ever to hold the White House press secretary position.
How this was covered
- Coverage peaked at 8 outlets in a single hour
Why it matters
Leavitt's shift to TV commentary reinforces the media outlet's close alignment with President Trump and his supporters.
How the sides frame it
MODERATE AGREEMENTAll camps report Leavitt’s move to right-leaning coverage, but left-leaning outlets stress her continued alignment with Trump and mock the transition, while right-leaning outlets highlight her loyalty to Trump and frame the hire as a positive addition to right-leaning coverage’s lineup; Centrist outlets stick to a neutral announcement.
LEFT
Left-leaning coverage frames Leavitt’s right-leaning coverage role as an extension of her Trump-aligned career and mocks her for staying within the same political orbit.
CENTER
Center coverage frames the story as a straightforward announcement of Leavitt’s new position at right-leaning coverage.
RIGHT
Right-leaning coverage frames Leavitt’s hire as a welcomed continuation of her support for Trump and a boost for right-leaning coverage.
The left emphasises
- Leavitt “has defended him at press briefings while criticizing mainstream media”
- Critics “mock” her for “ditching family for one outlet stint” and staying in Trump’s orbit
- References to her being “one of Trump’s closest aides”
The right emphasises
- Leavitt is described as a “vocal supporter of Donald Trump and the Republican Party”
- Her hire is presented as expanding Fox’s roster of former administration officials
- Positive language about her “authentic and sharp insight” for Fox’s audience
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