Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt lands her next gig: Fox News contributor

New York — Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to begin a new career as a Fox News contributor starting November 1, according to the network's announcement on Monday. CEO Suzanne Scott praised Leavitt's "firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail" that will provide her with a "distinct understanding of today’s political landscape."

Leavitt, who expressed her enthusiasm for sharing her unique viewpoint from her White House experience in a statement, plans to bring her "same energy and candor" to Fox's audience. At 29 years old, Leavitt holds the distinction of being the youngest person to hold the position of press secretary. She departed the White House in August, with President Donald Trump referring to her as one of his "most trusted aides."

She cited her desire to spend more time with her two children as her motivation, as she gave birth to her second child, Viviana, in May and has a two-year-old son. Leavitt is not the first Trump press secretary to join Fox.