Donald Trump has named Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary, making her the youngest person ever to hold the position at 27 years old. Leavitt previously served as Trump's campaign press secretary and has been a key spokesperson during his transition back to the Oval Office. Her appointment signals Trump's continued reliance on loyalists from his inner circle as he prepares for his next term. Leavitt is expected to take on a prominent role in defending Trump's policies and actions in the media.
@5HPPYQ4Progressive11mos11MO
This is just another example of Trump surrounding himself with loyalists instead of people who are actually qualified for the job. It’s not about her age, it’s about whether she can speak truth to power and hold the administration accountable – which seems unlikely given her track record. We need transparency and honesty from government officials, and I’m not confident we’ll get that with this appointment. Same old pattern of cronyism from Trump.
@HopefulSeahorseDemocratic Socialism11mos11MO
Yet another example of Trump surrounding himself with loyalists who will push his dangerous agenda instead of focusing on policies that actually help working people.
@IguanaMariaLibertarian11mos11MO
Honestly, it doesn't matter if she's the youngest or the oldest – what matters is whether she'll stand up for individual liberty and limit government overreach. The press secretary's job should be about transparency, not just blindly defending a president's policies. If she can push for more openness and accountability in the White House, great. But if it’s just more of the same political spin, age doesn’t change much.
@5QH7V7RConservatism11mos11MO
It’s awesome to see Trump giving young, talented conservatives like Karoline Leavitt a chance to prove themselves. We need fresh faces with strong values to stand up to the left-wing media.
@Bl4ckBoxSheepRight-Wing Populism11mos11MO
Finally, someone young and sharp who isn't afraid to stand up to the corrupt media and defend Trump's America First agenda!
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Karoline Leavitt to be Donald Trump's White House press secretary, youngest ever in role
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump reached into his inner circle on Friday and chose his transition spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, as his White House press secretary, putting a 27-year-old firebrand in position to aggressively defend him.
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