Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News as Contributor After White House Exit

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been hired as a contributor by Fox News, according to reports. Leavitt, who departed the Trump administration in August to spend more time with her family, is set to begin her new role on November 1.

Contributors at major cable news networks typically appear as guests on a range of programs. Leavitt's new position follows her tenure as the White House Press Secretary, a role she held before her August exit.

Since leaving her White House position, Leavitt has remained active, advocating for the MAGA movement and the Republican Party. She has made appearances on Fox News programs, including those hosted by Sean Hannity and Jesse Watters. Additionally, she has participated in significant GOP events, such as the midterm convention in Dallas, and a White House rollout of an AI-powered government website.

Leavitt's move to Fox News places her in the company of several former White House press secretaries who have transitioned to cable news roles. Kayleigh McEnany, Trump's first-term press secretary, is a co-host of Fox News' daytime program 'Outnumbered.' Dana Perino, a former press secretary for President George W. Bush, also hosts multiple shows on the network. Jen Psaki, former press secretary for President Joe Biden, now hosts a prime-time show on MSNBC.

The relationship between former President Donald Trump and Fox News has seen its complexities. Recently, Trump publicly criticized the network for not providing live coverage of his campaign rallies. Despite these occasional tensions, Trump has a history of appointing individuals from Fox News to prominent positions, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The network is also favored by Trump, who has reportedly mandated its broadcast in White House facilities and on Air Force One. Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law, also hosts a weekend program on Fox News.