White House correspondents widely praise Karoline Leavitt as she announces exit from Trump administration
Fox News Digital spoke with multiple White House reporters who assessed the tenure of outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
TL;DR
- Karoline Leavitt, 28, is stepping down as White House press secretary at the end of the month to spend more time with her family.
- Many White House correspondents commend Leavitt for her effectiveness, accessibility, and for giving a voice to non-traditional media outlets.
- Leavitt is described as an inner-circle figure trusted by President Trump.
- Some reporters found Leavitt easier to work with than her predecessors in the Biden administration.
- A few correspondents expressed an icy relationship with Leavitt, questioning her role as an honest broker and her unwavering loyalty to the president.
- Leavitt implemented changes to press briefings, including determining which reporters and outlets were permitted and introducing a 'new media' seat.