8 Facts About Karoline Leavitt, The Youngest White House Press Secretary In History (3 of 5)

At just 23 years old, she got her start working for the Trump Administration

At the very young age of just 23 years old, Leavitt got her first chance at working in national politics. This is when she was hired to work under the first Trump administration as Assistant Press Secretary for then-Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany. This landed her title also as the youngest communications staffer during his administration.

She took her swing at Congress in 2022 — and almost made it

Back in 2021, Leavitt went back home and took a crack at Congress via New Hampshire’s Congressional District. She overcame several candidates and won the Republican primary — but ultimately lost the general election to Chris Pappas. Although she did not win, the campaign set the scene for many future aspects of her career and ascent in US politics. This bold move further launched her trajectory and visibility as a respective political figure.