Trump consulted with his associates - and chose a new White House spokesperson

US President Donald Trump has appointed conservative media figure Karoline Leavitt as the new White House press secretary, replacing Kayleigh McEnany. Leavitt, who previously served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, currently works for Trump Media & Technology Group and serves as a communications advisor. The appointment was confirmed by Trump on Truth Social, where he praised her loyalty and support.

US President Donald Trump appointed conservative media figure Karoline Leavitt as the new White House press secretary on Friday, replacing Kayleigh McEnany who had left the position. Leavitt serves as a communications advisor at Trump Media & Technology Group, and she may become the sixth principal spokesperson for the president during his two terms. She previously served a brief stint as a spokesperson at the Department of Homeland Security. According to reports, McEnany, who left the White House in August, has been appointed as a commentator on Fox News. Leavitt has been working for Trump's media company and the Truth Social platform since June, according to her LinkedIn profile. In a post on Truth Social, Trump confirmed the appointment and said: "She has been involved in my campaigns in the past, helping in key swing states. She has an impeccable record of support and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter from the very beginning." According to CNN, Trump spoke with his associates and advisors, including McEnany, to hear their opinions on Leavitt before making a final decision.