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Former Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News as On-Air Contributor
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CNBC TV18•05-10-2026, 22:03
Former Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News as On-Air Contributor
- •Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor starting November 1.
- •CEO Suzanne Scott praised Leavitt's firsthand White House and campaign experience for providing a distinct political perspective.
- •Leavitt, who left her administration role in August to spend time with her children, was the youngest person to serve as press secretary.
- •She follows in the footsteps of former press secretaries Kayleigh McEnany and Dana Perino in transitioning to roles at Fox News.
- •The announcement comes amid Donald Trump's ongoing tension with Fox News over its coverage of his recent campaign rallies.
Key Questions Answered
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will begin her new position as an on-air contributor for Fox News on November 1.
Kayleigh McEnany joined Fox News in 2021 and remains at the network, while Dana Perino serves as a political commentator.
Donald Trump criticized Fox News for allegedly failing to cover his sold-out rallies in Ohio, Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma, and also condemned the recent firing of journalist Maria Bartiromo.
