Brief
Former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News as on‑air contributor
The 29‑year‑old former Trump aide will bring her White House experience to Fox’s programming beginning November 1.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to become an on‑air contributor for Fox News, the network announced on Monday, with her first appearance scheduled for Nov. 1.
What happened
Leavitt, 29, left the Trump administration at the end of August 2026. The Murdoch‑owned network said she will join its roster of commentators, adding her perspective from the White House and presidential campaign trail to its shows and digital platforms.
What the reports add
The announcement, reported by the Sydney Morning Herald, notes that Leavitt was the youngest person ever to hold the press‑secretary role. It also mentions that former Trump press secretaries Kayleigh McEnany and Dana Perino are already Fox contributors, highlighting a pattern of former administration officials moving to the network.
What was said
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott said Leavitt’s “firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail gives her a distinct understanding of today’s political landscape.” Leavitt replied that she looks forward to “bringing my unique perspective … along with the same energy and candour that defined my tenure, to Fox’s millions of viewers across their many platforms.”
How it came about
Leavitt’s departure from the White House was framed by President Donald Trump as a loss of a “most trusted aide.” She cited a desire to spend more time with her two young children – a two‑year‑old son and a daughter born in May – as a factor in her exit. Her move follows a series of recent hires by Fox News, including Billy Bush’s contributor role on Sep. 22 and the launch of new programming on Oct. 1, underscoring the network’s ongoing talent expansion.
Key facts
- Karoline Leavitt will start as an on‑air contributor for Fox News on Nov. 1, 2026. (smh.com.au)
- Leavitt was the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history. (smh.com.au)
- Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott praised Leavitt’s White House experience as giving her a distinct political perspective. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Karoline Leavitt hired by Fox News”
