Donald Trump, the president-elect, has appointed Karoline Leavitt as his press secretary for his upcoming second term in office.

The 27-year-old from New Hampshire, who previously served as a spokesperson for Trump’s 2024 campaign, will make history as the youngest person to hold the press secretary position. She is expected to play a highly visible role in the new Republican administration. Notable past press secretaries in Trump’s administration include Sarah Huckabee Sanders, now the governor of Arkansas, and Kayleigh McEnany, a Fox News co-host.

In a press release, Trump praised Leavitt, stating, “Karoline is smart, resilient, and has demonstrated exceptional communication skills. I trust she will thrive at the podium, helping to convey our message to the American public as we strive to Make America Great Again.”

Ron Ziegler, who became President Nixon’s press secretary at 29, previously held the record for being the youngest in this role.

Leavitt previously interned at the White House during Trump’s first term and joined his team after earning a bachelor’s degree in politics and communication from Saint Anselm College. At the White House, she worked as a presidential writer and assistant press secretary under McEnany.

In 2022, Leavitt ran for Congress in New Hampshire. She secured the Republican primary victory at the age of 25 but lost to the Democratic incumbent.

Leavitt became the first Republican from Generation Z to win a House primary. Prior to her congressional campaign, she worked for Representative Elise Stefanik, a New York Republican whom Trump mentioned he intends to nominate as his United Nations ambassador next week.

She was among the initial hires for Trump’s 2024 campaign, where she was notably the most prominent spokesperson on television. Recently becoming a mother, Leavitt is part of several staff appointments, including Susie Wiles as chief of staff, Steven Cheung as communications director, and Sergio Gor as director of the Presidential Personnel Office.