Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's voice in the White House, goes full MAGA; here's what she said in her very first press briefing

Pro-MAGA news outlets are now welcomed back to the White House, under Donald Trump’s leadership. The Trump administration will reshape the media dynamic in the White House to provide a platform for independent journalists, podcasters, and social media influencers, as per a report.

Karoline Leavitt's focus on new media

The new White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pledged to “work diligently” to restore the press passes that were “wrongly revoked” by the Biden administration, reported The Daily Beast. According to Leavitt, the Biden administration favoured established mainstream outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and major cable networks.

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Leavitt, the youngest-ever White House press secretary, highlighted that new media voices and outlets that hadn’t been represented in the briefing room would now be included, as per the report. She expressed her commitment to broadening access and welcomed a diverse range of content creators to join the press briefings.

According to The Daily Beast, a new "media" seat was designated in the briefing room. It was occupied by Axios co-founder and Beltway veteran Mike Allen during Tuesday’s debut session.

First action as the new White House press secretary

Leavitt's first order of business was an update on the New Jersey drone situation. She clarified that they weren’t UFOs but FAA-authorized flights and said there was no threat, reported The Daily Beast.

The new press secretary also expressed the Trump administration’s frustration with traditional media, criticizing legacy outlets for spreading misinformation about the president and his family, reported The Daily Beast. She emphasized that the White House would not tolerate such reporting and would call out inaccuracies when necessary.

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Leavitt pointed out the shift in how news is consumed. She said that younger generations have turned away from traditional outlets like TV and newspapers and instead rely on podcasts, blogs, and social media. Leavitt said the White House would engage with a wide range of media voices, not just the established press, as per the report.

She expressed a strong commitment to reaching as many Americans as possible, ensuring that Trump’s message was shared across all platforms to match the evolving media landscape of 2025. Leavitt opened the briefing room to new media voices to broaden the reach of the administration’s message.

FAQs

Who is Karoline Leavitt?
Karoline Leavitt is the new White House press secretary, under the Trump administration.

What change is the Trump administration bringing in the media?
The Trump administration will welcome new media voices and outlets that hadn’t been represented in the briefing room.