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Trump Appoints Karoline Leavitt as Press Secretary Amid Pregnancy

4/3/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary in a casual phone call after the election.
Leavitt described the moment as the most anti-climatic thing ever, noting there was no formal announcement or process.
Leavitt had previously worked on Trump's 2024 campaign and served as a spokesperson.
Leavitt is nine months pregnant with her second child.
She gave birth to a son in July 2024.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary in a casual phone call after the election.
Leavitt described the moment as the most anti-climatic thing ever, noting there was no formal announcement or process.
Leavitt had previously worked on Trump's 2024 campaign and served as a spokesperson.
Leavitt is nine months pregnant with her second child.
She gave birth to a son in July 2024.