President-elect Donald Trump has selected Karoline Leavitt to serve as his White House Press Secretary. Leavitt, who previously served as a spokesperson for Trump’s 2024 campaign, will be the youngest individual to hold the role, surpassing the previous record set by Ron Ziegler in 1969.

Trump announced the appointment following a period of speculation regarding his communications team. In his statement, Trump praised Leavitt’s performance during the campaign, noting that she has made the role of press secretary appear "very glamorous." The President-elect also mentioned that he has been "inundated" with applications from individuals seeking to join his press office, though he ultimately chose Leavitt for her demonstrated loyalty and effectiveness in articulating his platform.

Leavitt has been a consistent presence in Trump’s political orbit, having worked in the White House press office during his first term and later serving as communications director for Representative Elise Stefanik. Her appointment signals a continuation of the aggressive communications strategy employed during the 2024 campaign. While the appointment has been framed by supporters as a reward for her effective advocacy, the transition team has not yet detailed the specific structural changes, if any, that will be made to the press office under her leadership. The role is expected to involve managing a high-volume media environment, a task Trump alluded to when discussing the high level of interest in the position from potential candidates.