Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News As Contributor

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What happened

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor. Leavitt, who left her administration post earlier this year following the birth of her second child, is scheduled to begin her new role on November 1.

Where coverage agrees

Reports across the political spectrum agree that Karoline Leavitt has been hired as an on-air contributor by Fox News and is set to start in November.

How the framing differs

Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times and The Guardian emphasized her background and historical context, noting she was the youngest press secretary in White House history and describing her as a fierce speaker. Center outlets provided straightforward announcements of her upcoming start date at the network. Right-leaning outlets such as The Daily Signal and The Daily Wire highlighted quotes from Leavitt expressing gratitude for the new role and focused on her previous experience on the presidential campaign trail.

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Source context: Fox News has signed former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as an on-air contributor, the conservative cable news network announced Monday.

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