Karoline Leavitt, born on August 24, 1997, in Atkinson, New Hampshire, is a prominent Republican political spokesperson who currently serves as the 36th White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump. At 27, she is the youngest individual ever to hold this position
Education and Early CareerLeavitt graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2019 with a degree in communications and political science. During her time there, she founded the collegeâs first broadcasting club and was a staff writer for the student newspaper, where she expressed conservative viewpoints . Her early experiences include interning at Fox News and the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence, where she later became associate director
Political and Professional Trajectory
- White House Press Office (2020â2021): Leavitt served as an assistant press secretary under Kayleigh McEnany during President Trump’s first term
- Congressional Campaign (2022): She ran for New Hampshireâs 1st Congressional District, securing the Republican primary but losing in the general election to Democrat Chris Pappas
- Post-Campaign Roles (2023â2024): Following her congressional bid, Leavitt worked as a spokeswoman for Trumpâs super PAC, MAGA Inc., and later as national press secretary for his 2024 presidential campaign .
- White House Press Secretary (2025âPresent): Appointed by President Trump in January 2025, Leavitt has been noted for her direct communication style and efforts to engage with non-traditional media outlets
Public Image and Media Relations Leavitt is recognized for her combative approach during press briefings, often challenging traditional media narratives and promoting alternative viewpoints . Her tenure has been marked by a focus on media engagement, including interactions with podcasters and social media influencers .
Future Prospects Leavitt’s rapid ascent in political communications and her strong alignment with President Trump’s policies suggest potential future roles in politics or media. Her background and public persona position her as a prominent figure within the Republican Party .the-sun.com
The 27-Year-Old Press Secretary Who ‘Speaks Trump Fluently’
Feb 15, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr – Part 1
RFK Jr.’s Cabinet Position Below is a list of the damage he has done in only 6 months of service.
On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed the nomination for RFK Jr. as the 26th HHS Secretary, and he was confirmed by the Senate by a narrow 52â48 vote
Major Actions Since Taking Office
1. Slashed ~10,000 HHS jobs
A department-wide restructuring reduced approximately 10,000 positions across the FDA, CDC, NIH, and other agencies
A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of this plan in response to a lawsuit by 19 states
2. Dismantled CDC immunization advisory board
In May 2025, he disbanded the 17-member CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, replacing them with individuals aligned with vaccine skepticism
3. Revoked COVIDâ19 vaccine recommendation for children & pregnant women
Released a directive removing the blanket CDC recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines in these groups
This has prompted multiple lawsuits from bodies like AAP, ACP, and Infectious Disease Society of America
4. Prompted mass resignations from FDA officials
Tensions over vaccine safety led to the resignation of Dr. Peter Marks, head of the FDAâs Biologics division, along with other senior staff people.com.
5. Established the âMake America Healthy Againâ (MAHA) Commission
Chaired a new presidential commission launched simultaneously with his swearing-in, focusing on chronic diseases and reexamining vaccines, psychiatric medications, environmental chemicals, and processed foods .
The MAHA report, issued May 22, featured significant citation errorsâsome studies even appeared fabricated
6. Promoted foodârelated initiatives for Medicaid & Medicare beneficiaries
On July 7, he endorsed MomâsâŻMealsâclaiming they are âwithout additivesââdespite criticism that their offerings are ultraprocessed with high sodium and fats
7. Public approval is low
As of early May 2025, 43% of U.S. adults disapprove of his performance, versus 36% approval; disapproval is especially high (~70%) among Democrats
Why These Moves Spark Controversy
Removing vaccine recommendations and advisory experts undermines established science-based policies, according to public health groups
The job cuts and restructuring are viewed as potentially crippling key agencies (CDC, FDA, NIH) during outbreaks
The MAHA reportâs shaky sourcing and alleged AI-created citations cast doubt on its legitimacy
Summary: What He’s Done Since Entering Office up to 7/7/2025
Confirmed as HHS Secretary on Feb 13, 2025
Led major downsizing of HHS staff (~10k cuts)
Dismantled CDC immunization advisory board
Revoked COVIDâ19 vaccine guidance for children & pregnant women
Faced multiple lawsuits from leading medical groups
Sparked resignations of senior FDA personnel
Created and chaired the MAHA Commission (report issued May 22)
Public health professionals overwhelmingly disapprove of his direction
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