Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor less than two months after leaving her position as White House press secretary.
Fox News Media announced Monday, October 5, that Leavitt will begin providing commentary and analysis across the network’s lineup on November 1.
The move gives the former Trump administration spokesperson a new public platform after her departure from the White House at the end of August.
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Karoline Leavitt will begin on November 1
Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said Leavitt’s experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail would bring a distinct perspective to the network’s political coverage.
Leavitt said she was grateful for the opportunity to continue appearing on Fox News as an official member of the company and to offer viewers insight shaped by her time in the administration.
Her role will involve commentary across Fox News Media platforms, although the network has not publicly identified a fixed programme schedule or regular host assignment for her.
Leavitt has appeared on Fox programming frequently during her political career, including while serving as Trump’s press secretary.
From the White House podium to television commentary
Leavitt served as the 36th White House press secretary during Donald Trump’s second administration from January 2025 until August 2026.
At 29, she became the youngest person to hold the position in U.S. history.
As the administration’s chief public spokesperson, she handled questions from reporters on domestic policy, foreign affairs, immigration, the economy and other issues facing the Trump White House.
Her tenure was marked by frequent exchanges with reporters and a strong defence of Trump’s agenda.
The White House said in August that Leavitt was leaving the role to spend more time with her young family.
Leavitt had taken maternity leave after the birth of her second child before returning to the administration for a period in the summer.
She later described the decision to leave as difficult, saying the demands of the press secretary’s position made it challenging to balance the role with the needs of her children.
Leavitt’s next chapter after leaving government
Before the Fox News announcement, Leavitt had indicated that she would continue working with MAGA Inc., the Trump-aligned super PAC, after leaving the White House.
Her new television role places her back in political communications while keeping her outside the formal structure of the federal government.
That distinction matters because Leavitt will now be offering analysis as a former administration official rather than speaking from an official White House position.
Her first appearances are expected to come as U.S. political coverage begins moving toward the 2026 midterm elections.
Fox News has not said whether Leavitt’s work will focus primarily on campaign coverage, administration policy, media criticism or broader political analysis.
What the appointment means for Fox News
Leavitt arrives with direct experience inside the Trump White House and with a public profile developed through daily briefings and television interviews.
That background gives her familiarity with the administration’s messaging, internal priorities and approach to dealing with the press.
Her appointment also follows a well-established path in American politics, where former White House communications officials move into television, radio, publishing or political consulting after leaving government.
For Fox News, the hire adds a former senior administration official who can discuss Trump’s policies and political strategy from personal experience.
For Leavitt, the role offers a way to remain involved in political debate without returning immediately to the demanding schedule of a White House press secretary.
What happens next
Leavitt’s Fox News role officially begins on November 1.
The network is expected to provide more details about her appearances and programme assignments closer to that date.
Until then, she remains a former White House official whose next public role will combine political commentary with first-hand experience from the Trump administration, following the kind of transition also seen in other departures from Trump’s administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Karoline Leavitt start at Fox News?
Karoline Leavitt is scheduled to begin her role as a Fox News contributor on November 1, 2026.
What will Karoline Leavitt do at Fox News?
She will provide political commentary and analysis across Fox News Media platforms.
Why did Karoline Leavitt leave the White House?
She left the press secretary position in August 2026 to spend more time with her two young children.
How long was Karoline Leavitt White House press secretary?
She served as press secretary from January 2025 until August 2026.
Was Karoline Leavitt the youngest White House press secretary?
Yes. At 29, she became the youngest person in U.S. history to serve as White House press secretary.
Fact-Checked: Key appointment, dates and career details were checked against the Fox News Media announcement and the White House’s official account of Leavitt’s departure.
Disclaimer: Fox News has not yet announced a fixed programme schedule or the frequency of Leavitt’s appearances.