PRESIDENT Donald Trump might have suggested someone else for Karoline Leavitt’s position, according to a bombshell report.
Before 27-year-old Leavitt stepped up as the White House press secretary, there were reports that Trump considered a different candidate known for their controversial right-wing views.
The president initially considered MAGA enthusiast Laura Loomer, 32, for the role, according to a new book written by journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf.
2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America outlines Trump’s journey to reclaiming the presidency for a second term, as reported by the Daily Mail.
When Trump considered who would face the media in his White House briefing room, he reportedly had Loomer, a conservative influencer known for spreading conspiracy theories, at the top of his list.
“Many of Trump’s advisers viewed Loomer as too-conspiracy-minded and pugilistic, but he liked her,” the book said.
The book also says Trump once asked his advisers, “Is she too fringe to be press secretary?”
Trump’s advisers clearly talked him down from the decision as he announced Leavitt would be taking on the role after election day.
Loomer previously said she wasn’t officially joining Trump’s team and would only join him at certain events “as a guest.”
Some of Trump’s allies distanced themselves from Loomer due to her inflammatory rhetoric, including when she posted a vile “good riddance” message after a Democratic congresswoman died last year.
Trump publicly disagreed with Loomer after she launched racist attacks on Kamala Harris during her presidential run against Trump last year.
During Harris’ campaign, Loomer wrote that if Harris beat out Trump for president, “the White House will smell like curry & White House speeches will be facilitated via a call center.”
Harris is biracial. Her father is a Black Jamaican-born economist and her mother was an Indian-born scientist.
Trump wrote on Truth Social at the time that he disagreed with Loomer’s statements, but didn’t clarify which comments he denied.
However, Trump has maintained a closer relationship with Loomer throughout his presidency.
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Back in April, she encouraged Trump to fire National Security Council officials after the Signal scandal where a journalist was mistakenly added to a group chat where security officials discussed military plans.
After an Oval Office meeting with Trump and top White House officials, Loomer tweeted that she reported “disloyal” staffers to the president.
Trump denied that Loomer had anything to do with the firings.
He then called her a “very good patriot and a very strong person.”
The president then told reporters that Loomer had only made suggestions.
“Sometimes I listen to those recommendations, like I do with everybody,” Trump said at the time.
“She’s usually very constructive. She recommended certain people for jobs.”
Get to know Karoline Leavitt
Donald Trump’s press secretary is the youngest White House press secretary ever at 27.
Here are some fast facts about Karoline Leavitt:
- She was raised Catholic in Atkinson, New Hampshire
- She attended Saint Anselm College
- She started her college’s first broadcasting club
- She interned at Fox News during college
- She worked as the assistant press secretary under Kayleigh McEnany
- She won the Republican primary for the US House of Representatives in New Hampshire in 2022
- She’s married to 59-year-old entrepreneur Nicholas Riccio
- She gave birth to her first son, Niko, in July 2024
- She went back to work for Trump days after giving birth
- She had her mic cut off in a CNN interview in June 2024 after criticizing presidential debate moderators Dana Bash and Jake Tapper
Trump announced Leavitt’s appointment in November after she worked as the national press secretary throughout his 2024 campaign.
“Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator,” Trump said in a statement at the time.
“I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium and help deliver our message to the American people.”
The Trump administration didn’t immediately return The U.S. Sun’s request for comment.
