Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described President Donald Trump as a supportive former boss and discussed her decision to step away from the role to focus on her children, in a question-and-answer session with followers on Instagram Wednesday.
Leavitt, 29, answered a range of questions while traveling, covering her working relationship with Trump, her next career move, and how she balances motherhood with public life.
Asked whether Trump was nice or kind, Leavitt said he was.
“Yes! He’s the best boss,” she wrote. “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. He’s also hilarious. Love him!”
Leavitt served as press secretary from January 2025 until August 2026. She has said she left the role to spend more time with her two children, and addressed a follower’s question about taking on new work after her departure.
“As Press Sec, I was working in the office 60+ hours a week, traveling the world, and always on call 24/7,” she said. “Now, I am home with my kids every day and doing some TV hits. These things are not the same, ma’am.”
Leavitt confirmed she will formally join Fox News Channel as a contributor starting November 1, continuing television appearances she has already been making. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott announced the new role earlier this month, with Leavitt expected to offer commentary across the network.
Before serving as press secretary, Leavitt worked in Trump’s first administration as a presidential writer and assistant press secretary, ran for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District as a Republican in 2022, and served as communications director for then-House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik.
Asked for advice on breaking into public relations or politics, Leavitt urged young people to seek hands-on experience early.
“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.”
Leavitt said she once interned at NBC Sports Boston while considering a career as a sideline sports reporter, and also worked at a local news station before landing 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, who became the youngest White House press secretary in history, 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!!!!”
