Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed her working relationship with President Donald Trump, her decision to leave the White House and her next career move in an Instagram question-and-answer session, according to Fox News.
Asked whether Trump was kind, Leavitt called him “the best boss.” She said he had treated her kindly and encouraged her, including after she left the administration, and described him as funny. Her remarks were her personal assessment of the president.
Leavitt served as White House press secretary from January 2025 through August 2026. In the Q&A, she contrasted that schedule with her current routine at home with her two children. She said the press secretary job involved working more than 60 hours a week, international travel and being available around the clock. Since leaving, she said, she has been home with her children and has made television appearances.
She also said she would formally join Fox News Channel as a contributor on Nov. 1, 2026, and would continue appearing on its programs. The source reported that Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott had announced the appointment earlier in October and that Leavitt was expected to provide commentary across the network’s programming.
Leavitt offered career advice to people interested in politics or communications, recommending practical work experience while in college. She said classroom learning is useful, but that internships and other jobs provide experience in the field. Leavitt recounted that she once considered becoming a sideline sports reporter and interned at NBC Sports Boston. She later worked at a local television news station and then obtained a White House internship.
Her earlier positions included presidential writer and assistant press secretary in Trump’s first administration, as well as communications director for then-House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. Leavitt also ran as a Republican for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District in 2022. The source describes her as the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary.
Asked about free time, Leavitt said caring for two young children left her with little opportunity for it, though she said she was content with her current stage of life. The Q&A included questions about both her professional path and family responsibilities, but the source did not provide details about the circumstances behind her departure beyond her stated desire to spend more time with her children.
