Leavitt, 27, the youngest press secretary in history, has quickly gained Trump’s backing. She recently announced a shake-up in the White House press room, opening credentials to influencers and independent journalists,

Despite giving birth in July, Leavitt returned to work just days after Trump survived an assassination attempt, calling it “the least I could do.” She also defended Trump’s executive order requiring federal employees to return to the office, arguing taxpayers deserve public servants who show up to work. With her bold approach and viral moments, Leavitt has cemented herself as a rising conservative star.