‘Disgrace to Our Country’: Trump Threatens Ilhan Omar With Jail, Deportation

She later entered government during President Donald Trump’s first administration. Leavitt worked in the White House as a presidential writer and assistant press secretary. Those positions gave her early experience shaping and communicating the administration’s message.

After Trump left office, Leavitt continued building her career in Republican politics. She became communications director for Rep. Elise Stefanik, who was then chair of the House Republican Conference. That position placed Leavitt inside the communications operation of House Republican leadership.