Donald Trump, the President-elect, announced on Friday that he has selected Karoline Leavitt to be the White House press secretary for his upcoming second term.

Leavitt, a 27-year-old from New Hampshire, previously worked as a spokesperson for the Trump 2024 campaign and is expected to play a significant role in the new Republican administration. Many past press secretaries from Trump’s White House have gone on to achieve noteworthy positions in politics and media, such as Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Fox News co-host Kayleigh McEnany.

“Karoline is intelligent, resilient, and has demonstrated her ability as a skilled communicator,” Trump stated in a news release. “I trust she will thrive at the podium and effectively convey our message to the American people as we strive to Make America Great Again.”

During Trump’s previous term, Leavitt interned at the White House. She became part of Trump’s team shortly after earning a bachelor’s degree in politics and communication from Saint Anselm College. At the White House, she was a presidential writer and assistant press secretary working under McEnany.

In 2022, Leavitt ran for a congressional seat in New Hampshire. At just 25, she secured the GOP primary victory but was defeated by the Democratic incumbent in the general election.

Leavitt made history as the first member of Generation Z to win a House primary. Before her congressional run, she worked for Representative Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, whom Trump recently indicated he intends to nominate as his UN ambassador.

As one of the initial recruits for Trump’s 2024 campaign—which featured several spokespersons—Leavitt, who recently welcomed a baby, became the most prominent face on television. She is also part of a broader series of staffing changes that includes Susie Wiles as the chief of staff, longtime aide Steven Cheung as communications director, and Sergio Gor as the director of the Presidential Personnel Office.