Suzanne Scott, CEO of Fox News Media, locked in the hire this week, confirming that Karoline Leavitt will start contributing to the network’s news and opinion platforms on November 1. The appointment lands just weeks after Leavitt, 29, stepped down as White House Press Secretary, ending her tenure as the youngest person to hold the post in US history. Scott emphasized that Leavitt’s recent experience on the campaign trail and inside the West Wing offers viewers a "distinct understanding" of the current political climate.
Leavitt’s exit from the administration was framed as a family matter. In August, she announced she was leaving to spend more time with her two young children, a decision she called "bittersweet." President Trump publicly supported her choice, noting he respected her priority of family time while keeping her on as an outside adviser. Since then, she has relocated back to New Hampshire, her home state, closing the chapter on her daily life in Washington.
This is not Leavitt’s first brush with the Fox brand. She interned there during the 2016 election cycle before pivoting to direct political work, including serving as a spokesperson for MAGA Inc. Her move to the network follows a clear pattern in modern conservative media: former officials transition into television roles to maintain influence and visibility. Kayleigh McEnany, Trump’s press secretary during his first term, walked the same path, becoming a prominent host and contributor on Fox News after leaving government service.
The White House has not yet named a permanent successor to Leavitt. For over a year, she served as the administration’s primary voice, fielding questions from reporters and defending presidential policies. With her departure, the gap in the press briefing room remains a live question for the Trump team.
For now, Leavitt’s focus shifts to the camera. She told Fox she is eager to bring the "energy and candor" that defined her time as Press Secretary to millions of viewers. The first episode of her new role hits airwaves on November 1, marking a significant bridge between her political past and media future.