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Trump Hires 24-Year-Old Beni Rae Harmony as Assistant Press Secretary

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 3:57 PM UTC · How we work

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VP handling briefings

U.S. President Donald Trump hired 24-year-old Beni Rae Harmony as an assistant White House press secretary on October 2, 2026.
The appointment comes while the White House press secretary post remains vacant, with Vice President JD Vance handling briefings.
Karoline Leavitt resigned as press secretary in August, staying on as an outside advisor.
Harmony posted on X that she is joining to serve the American people.

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Suspension after Kirk tribute

U.S. President Donald Trump hired 24-year-old Beni Rae Harmony as an assistant White House press secretary on October 2, 2026.
Her hiring raises concerns due to prior work for far-right outlets and a posted photo wearing an anti-Biden shirt.
White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly confirmed Harmony’s new role in an official statement.
WICS-ABC20 suspended her after allegedly airing tribute to Charlie Kirk following his 2025 assassination.

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VP handling briefings

U.S. President Donald Trump hired 24-year-old Beni Rae Harmony as an assistant White House press secretary on October 2, 2026.
The appointment comes while the White House press secretary post remains vacant, with Vice President JD Vance handling briefings.
Karoline Leavitt resigned as press secretary in August, staying on as an outside advisor.
Harmony posted on X that she is joining to serve the American people.

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