One of the figures who has become a political star in the U.S. at the fastest pace is Karoline Leavitt.

Born in 1997 and from New Hampshire, she holds the title of the youngest White House press secretary in American history, so it is natural that the media pays attention to her. Starting as an intern at Fox News and the Trump administration in her early twenties while majoring in communication and political science at Saint Anselm College, she secured a position as a speechwriter and press secretary assistant immediately after graduation, which is undoubtedly an impressive career.

However, the issue is that opinions are sharply divided on whether her role as a press secretary is due to her skills or her loyalty to the Trump administration.

Especially after Trump's defeat, as Leavitt moved to become the communications director for Elise Stefanik, the nominee for U.S. ambassador to the UN, her political colors became even more defined. From this point on, Leavitt solidified her brand as a 'young, attractive, and aggressive pro-Trump figure,' and in 2022, she even ran for the House of Representatives in New Hampshire's 1st district.

With full support from key Republican figures like Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, and Stefanik, she won the primary but ultimately lost to Democrat Chris Pappas in the general election. In simple terms, while her visibility was high, it was difficult to avoid the assessment that she was perceived as having 'a broadcast image that overshadowed political experience' by local voters.

More than politics, her personal life became a hot topic. She got married at 28, and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, is a real estate businessman born in 1965, making him 32 years her senior. In 2024, she gave birth to a son named Nico and held her wedding in January 2025. Leavitt introduced her husband as "my biggest supporter and best friend," but the public could not shake off the suspicion of whether she married for conviction or as a political asset. As information surfaced that her husband Riccio is a self-made wealthy man with strong connections to Trump and the political network, her marriage was consumed with the perspective of being a 'political design.'

The problem lies in her 'manner of speaking' after becoming a press secretary. It has been evaluated that her style has developed into a more aggressive and sharp approach, not just mimicking the direct speech characteristic of the Trump administration.

One representative example is her statement during a White House briefing in response to criticism from a French lawmaker, saying, "If it weren't for America, France would be speaking German now." This comment disregarded diplomatic nuance and completely ignored the sacrifices and historical context of various countries during World War II, implying that 'only America shone.' Considering the historical fact that France supported America against Britain during the American Revolutionary War, such a statement is ironic in itself.

Moreover, it ignored the basic history that the Normandy landings were not solely an American operation, but a joint war in which British, Canadian, Polish, French, and Soviet forces all shed blood. When citizens pointed out these facts, she responded with, "If it weren't for America, Europe would have been lost," which raises questions about whether this was simple ignorance or a deliberate strategy, but either way, it is not a good messaging strategy for a press secretary.

On October 18, 2025, when a reporter texted her asking about the location of the meeting between Putin and Trump, she sparked controversy again by replying, "Your mom." This was a response that did not win the argument with logic but rather resorted to a low-level tone that bordered on rudeness. While it is common for a White House press secretary to engage in verbal disputes with reporters, she seemed to forget that the title "official mouthpiece of the state" is attached to the press secretary's name.

Of course, this direct style may be refreshing to Trump supporters, but whether it is appropriate for a press secretary who holds the dignity and responsibility of American diplomacy and public communication is a matter of debate.

Being under 30, young and beautiful, with rapid promotion and strong loyalty, all these elements are indeed assets worth noting. However, if she moves forward with only 'glamour and aggression' without the backing of skills and strategy, it will ultimately be difficult for the name Leavitt to remain in history.

She may become the youngest White House press secretary in history, but how that record will be remembered in history will be proven by her future words and actions.