Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described President Donald Trump as «kind and uplifting» and confirmed she will join Fox News as a contributor next month, offering a rare personal glimpse into her relationship with the president and her decision to leave the administration.
Leavitt, 29, made the comments during an Instagram Q&A while traveling, answering questions from followers about Trump's personality, her career plans, and life as a mother of two. Asked whether Trump was nice or kind, she said: «Yes! He's the best boss.» She added that «people don't see this side of him because the media doesn't show it but he has been nothing but kind and uplifting to me, even since departing.» She also called him «hilarious.»
Leavitt served as White House press secretary from January 2025 until August 2026, making history as the youngest person to hold the role. She said she left the administration to spend more time with her children. «As Press Sec, I was working in the office 60+ hours a week, traveling the world, and always on call 24/7,» she wrote. «Now, I am home with my kids every day and doing some TV hits. These things are not the same, ma'am.»
She confirmed that she will officially begin working as a Fox News Channel contributor on November 1. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott announced the new role earlier this month, and Leavitt is expected to provide commentary across the network's programming. She previously appeared as a guest on ABC's «The View» after leaving the White House.
Before her tenure as press secretary, Leavitt worked in Trump's first administration as a presidential writer and assistant press secretary. She ran for Congress as a Republican in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in 2022 and served as communications director for then-House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik.
Asked for career advice for people hoping to succeed in public relations or politics, Leavitt encouraged gaining practical experience before graduating. «My advice to people who want to get into politics or comms is to get real world experience when you're in college,» she said. «You'll be taught a lot of things in the classroom, but work experience is where you're really going to learn the game.»
She noted that she interned at NBC Sports Boston because she initially considered becoming a sideline sports reporter, and also worked at a local news station before securing a White House internship. «Just try to apply for internships, say yes to every opportunity that you can and don't spend your summers hanging out, spend your summers working and gaining that real world experience, which will help you later in your career.»
Leavitt was also asked how she spends her free time. «I don't have free time. As a mom of two littles, I'm lucky if I can take a shower in peace. But it's the season of life I'm in and I wouldn't have it any other way!!!!» she wrote.
Her move to Fox News follows a broader pattern of former administration officials joining the network as contributors. Leavitt's new role will keep her in the public eye as a commentator while she remains based at home with her children.