Karoline Leavitt, the newly appointed White House press secretary, is set to make her debut at the podium on Tuesday, marking her first briefing since President Donald Trump’s second term began.

At just 27 years old, Leavitt is the youngest person to hold the position in White House history, representing a generational shift in Trump's communications team.

Known for her strong social media presence, Leavitt's online profile often blends personal moments as a young working mother with political commentary, including sharp criticisms of the media.

This debut comes after more than a week into Trump's second term, during which he has already had several media engagements, making Leavitt’s appearance in the James S. Brady briefing room a highly anticipated moment.Leavitt’s rise within Trump’s circle has been rapid.

A New Hampshire native, she has been an outspoken supporter of Trump, beginning with a letter to her university newspaper in 2017 defending him against a professor’s criticism.

Her advocacy for Trump continued with her tenure as his campaign spokeswoman during the 2024 election cycle, where her televised sparring with media figures gained attention.

Leavitt’s loyalty to Trump was further highlighted when she returned to work just days after giving birth to her first child, following the president's survival of an assassination attempt at a rally in June 2024.Before taking on the press secretary role, Leavitt served in the White House press office during Trump’s first term and made an unsuccessful bid for Congress in 2022. Known for her aggressive defense of Trump, Leavitt’s previous television appearances have been primarily on Fox News and conservative outlets like Newsmax.

However, her time at the White House briefing room podium will present new challenges, as she will face daily interactions with a broad spectrum of journalists.

Leavitt’s appointment was met with praise from Trump, who described her as ‘smart’ and ‘tough,’ confident she would ‘excel at the podium.’ As she takes on this high-profile role, she will aim to navigate the expectations of both her boss and the press corps, hoping to avoid the pitfalls that befell Trump’s first press secretary, Sean Spicer, who faced ridicule for his false claims about the size of the inauguration crowd in 2017. Her first day on the job will mark a new chapter in Trump's communications strategy, as Leavitt is expected to balance her strong loyalty to the president with the demands of the White House press corps.