According to the network, Leavitt is scheduled to officially step into her new role on November 1. In this capacity, she will provide regular commentary, political analysis, and perspective across various Fox News platforms. The move comes roughly a couple of months after Leavitt stepped down from her high-profile position as White House Press Secretary in August.
When her departure from the West Wing was first announced earlier this year, President Donald Trump stated that Leavitt was stepping down to spend more time with her family, while noting that she would continue to serve as an outside adviser to his administration. Her tenure in the executive mansion began in January 2025, coinciding with the official launch of Trump’s second presidential term. During her time at the White House, Leavitt became one of the most visible and scrutinized figures in American politics, regularly facing off against the White House press corps during daily briefings and serving as a central communications pillar for the administration.
Network executives have expressed immense enthusiasm regarding the new hire, pointing to her extensive, front-row experience covering the most critical political events of recent years.
"Karoline’s firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail gives her a distinct understanding of today’s political landscape," said Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott in a statement. "We look forward to her providing our audience with authentic and sharp insight across all FOX News Media platforms."
Leavitt similarly expressed enthusiasm about her upcoming transition into broadcast media and her continued presence in the public eye, albeit in a different capacity.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to continue appearing on FOX News Channel as an official member of the extraordinary team at FOX News Media," Leavitt said. "I look forward to bringing my unique perspective from my experience as White House Press Secretary, along with the same energy and candor that defined my tenure, to Fox’s millions of viewers across their many platforms."
Leavitt’s ascent in national politics has been notably rapid. When she assumed the role of White House Press Secretary at the start of 2025, she made history as the youngest person ever to hold the prestigious position in American history. Her path to the West Wing was paved by years of high-stakes political communications and campaign work.
Prior to taking on the role of White House Press Secretary, Leavitt served as the national press secretary for Trump’s high-profile 2024 presidential campaign, where she managed the day-to-day media strategy, coordinated messaging across battleground states, and acted as a fierce surrogate for the candidate. Her political career also includes running as the Republican candidate for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District during the 2022 midterm elections, a race that raised her national profile significantly within the GOP.
Furthermore, Leavitt’s roots in Washington politics run even deeper. Before her congressional run and her prominent roles in the 2024 campaign, she worked as the communications director for Representative Elise Stefanik, who serves as the House Republican Conference Chair. During Trump’s first presidential administration, Leavitt gained early administrative experience working inside the complex machinery of the executive branch as a presidential writer and an assistant press secretary, experiences that laid the foundation for her eventual return to the West Wing as its primary spokesperson.
A native of New Hampshire, Leavitt’s academic background also centers heavily on the mechanics of media and governance. She graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2019, earning a bachelor’s degree in politics and communication, a field of study that directly informed her subsequent career trajectory through local campaigns, Capitol Hill, national presidential politics, and ultimately the highest levels of the federal government.
With her official debut as a Fox News contributor set for November 1, Leavitt joins a long tradition of former administration officials and political operatives who have transitioned from government service to the media landscape. As she prepares to offer her analysis on the evolving national and international political landscape, her background as one of the youngest and most prominent spokespeople in modern presidential history is expected to shape her commentary on the network’s daily broadcasts.