Vol. 51 Karoline Leavitt, the Youngest White House Press Secretary in History, Recognized by Trump at 27

On October 29, 2025, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded her Japan-US summit meeting with President Trump.
Following the meeting at APEC, the relationship with the United States is off to a truly excellent start.
Furthermore, today, the 30th, she also concluded a meeting with the President of South Korea, confirming a future-oriented cooperative framework.
Seeing the Takaichi administration handle diplomacy so energetically in such a short period, I was once again struck by the strength of Japanese diplomacy.

Amidst all this, I suddenly became curious about US White House Press Secretary Karoline Claire Leavitt, and after watching a video about her, I became hooked.

Having become the "face" of the White House alongside President Trump's return to office, she is the youngest press secretary in American history at just 27 years old.

Seeing her dignified presence through the screen, I couldn't help but wonder, "Who is this person?" and became obsessed with finding out.
When I looked her up, I found that her background was surprisingly dramatic, and she was a woman who truly embodies the "American Dream."

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From a small town to the White House—Leavitt's origins

Karoline Leavitt was born in August 1997 in the small town of Atkinson, New Hampshire.
Her family ran an ice cream shop and a used truck dealership locally, a very ordinary family.
Raised in a devout Catholic household, the values of prioritizing faith and family love became the foundation for her later political convictions.

During high school, she was active as a softball player.
In 2015, she entered Saint Anselm College, majoring in communication with a minor in political science.
As she contributed to the student newspaper, her interest in journalism and politics grew, and she gradually began to harbor a desire to change society through the "power of communication."

While in college, Leavitt was already a "maverick."
When she felt the campus media leaned too far to the left, she openly criticized them, stating, "Media bias distorts democracy."
From writing articles defending former President Trump to sparking debates, her stance of sticking to her convictions has remained unchanged since her student days.

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A rapid rise in her career—the birth of a Gen Z conservative star

After graduation, she joined the White House Presidential Correspondence office as an intern.
Eventually, her diligent work was recognized, and she was promoted to assistant director of the office.
In 2020, she worked as an assistant to Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, gaining experience on the front lines of dealing with the White House press corps.

After the change in administration, she became the communications director for Representative Elise Stefanik.
At 24, she ran for the federal House of Representatives from her home state of New Hampshire.
Although the result was a narrow defeat, her presence became known across the United States overnight.

The slogan she campaigned on was "Gen Z Conservative."
Her appearance, calling on young people to participate in politics while making full use of social media, seemed like a symbol of a "new Republican Party."

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Gaining Trump's trust—appointed as White House Press Secretary

When Trump won the 2024 presidential election, she was the first person nominated as White House Press Secretary.
"Karoline is smart, tough, and a more effective communicator than anyone else."
—President Trump's words encapsulate his absolute trust in her.

Leavitt overturned precedents from her very first day in office.
At her first press briefing, she called on conservative online media first, declaring, "We have entered a new era of media."
She actively disseminates the administration's message on social media, and while sometimes engaging in verbal battles with reporters, she continues to establish her presence.

Her greatest strength is, above all, her "unwavering conviction."
She does not fear criticism, explains policies in her own words, and sometimes makes even more direct statements than President Trump himself.
"Freedom," "Faith," and "American Pride"—these three keywords are always embedded in her speeches.

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Evaluation and controversy—the "fighting press secretary" who sparks debate

Of course, her presence always invites both praise and criticism.
While praised by conservatives as a "young star," she is also constantly criticized by liberal media as being "too provocative."

For example, when she made public her social media exchange with a HuffPost reporter, she was accused of "the press secretary being hostile to the press."
However, she does not back down an inch.
Stating, "It is only natural to refute distorted reporting to protect the public's right to know," she continues to face press briefings with confidence.

Her demeanor is truly that of a "fighting public relations officer."
In front of Ms. Leavitt, one is made to realize that the press is also "part of politics."

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As a new icon for Gen Z

Her posts are a hot topic on social media every day.
While disseminating messages from the Trump administration, she also shares glimpses of her family life and parenting.
When a photo of her facing her computer while holding her newborn son was posted,
she received praise from many women as a "mom press secretary balancing career and family."

While being a politician, she is also a relatable woman.
That sense of balance resonates with many in the younger generation.

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What she symbolizes: "America Today"

Ms. Leavitt's existence goes beyond that of a mere press secretary.
In a divided American society, she is a representative of young people who "stick to their convictions."
She is looked upon by supporters as a "Gen Z leader who will change America's future,"
and called by critics an "incarnation of radical conservatism"—.

However, there is always passion in her words.
"I just want to tell the truth. I don't care what anyone thinks."
I believe that very integrity reflects the "strength" that America is currently losing.

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In closing

Just like the dignified figure Prime Minister Takaichi shows on the diplomatic stage,
Press Secretary Leavitt is also one of the women moving the times with conviction and action.
Although their positions and countries are different, they are both presenting a new model as "female leaders who will carry the next generation."

International politics from here on will enter an era where more diverse values intersect, transcending generations and gender.
As someone leading the way, I would like to continue following the woman named Karoline Claire Leavitt.