Los Angeles Times Article Rating

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest-ever White House press secretary

Nov 16, 2024 View Original Article
  • Bias Rating

    -28% Somewhat Liberal

  • Reliability

    60% ReliableFair

  • Policy Leaning

    -26% Somewhat Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    2% Positive

Bias Score Analysis

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : "Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary," Trump said in a statement.
67% : She then became communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, whom Trump has tapped to serve as his U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
64% : She worked as a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump, before joining his 2024 campaign.
52% : While he was president from 2017 to 2021, Trump had four press secretaries but frequently preferred to engage directly with the public, from his rallies, social media posts and his own briefings.
50% : Trump disrupted those norms in his first term, preferring to serve as his own chief spokesperson.
42% : "Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, is seen as a staunch advocate for Trump who is quick on her feet and delivers aggressive defenses of the Republican in television interviews.
40% : At a news conference this August, Trump was asked whether he'd have regular press briefings in his new administration should he be elected.

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