Trump's former spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to join MAGA Inc. political group
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Karoline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, will join the pro-Trump political group MAGA Inc.
- MAGA Inc. is a Super PAC that influences elections through advertising funding.
- Leavitt previously worked for MAGA Inc. before joining the Trump campaign and is leaving her White House role to focus on family.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House spokesperson, is leaving her post to join MAGA Inc., a political action committee supporting Donald Trump. Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the press secretary role, will transition to the organization at the end of the month.
MAGA Inc. is a "super PAC," a type of organization that influences elections, particularly through advertising, without direct ties to specific candidates, though they can raise unlimited funds. These groups play a significant role in American politics.
I have never in my life received so many applications for a job.
Leavitt informed journalists accompanying Trump in South Carolina that she would join the president at a Republican convention in Dallas in early September, ahead of the November midterm elections. She had previously worked for MAGA Inc. between 2022 and 2024 before joining Trump's campaign team.
When asked about his successor, Trump stated he had received numerous applications for the position. He also commented positively on strategist Scott Jennings and mentioned an aide, Margo Martin. Leavitt, who recently had her second child, announced her departure on August 12, citing a desire to dedicate more time to her family.
I will be with the president at a Republican convention in Dallas.
Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.