Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News
New York, Monday, 5 October 2026.
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in history, has joined Fox News as a contributor, highlighting the enduring media pipeline between political administrations and cable news networks.
Announcement and Role Details
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has officially joined Fox News as an on-air contributor, the network announced on Monday, 5 October 2026 [1][2]. Leavitt, who served as the 36th White House press secretary during President Donald Trump’s second administration, becomes the third former press secretary from the Trump administration to transition to a media role with the cable news network [1][3]. The move underscores the continued relationship between the Trump political sphere and the Rupert Murdoch-owned television network [4].
Political Context and Network Relations
This transition highlights the recurring pipeline between Republican political communications and major cable news broadcasting [3]. Leavitt joins former Trump press secretaries Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Kayleigh McEnany, who also hold roles at the network [1][3]. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott stated that Leavitt’s firsthand experience provides a distinct understanding of the current political landscape [1][5].
Timeline and Future Plans
Leavitt is scheduled to begin her contributor role on 1 November 2026 [1][6]. As of 5 October 2026, the White House has not yet named a replacement for her position at the podium [4][5]. This pending appointment leaves a temporary vacancy in the press secretary office during the second Trump administration [4].