Leavitt’s appointment marks her move from a government position to television. Available sources agree that the former presidential press secretary will join Fox News as a contributor.
According to reports by The Hill and Clarín, Leavitt is expected to begin working for the network in November 2026. However, the available information does not specify the exact start date.
The Guardian reports that her role will be that of an on-air contributor, meaning a contributor expected to appear on video. The publication links this information to a network announcement reported by The New York Times.
Leavitt served as White House press secretary during the Trump presidency. The Guardian also reports that she left the position in August 2026.
According to The Guardian, Leavitt was the youngest press secretary in White House history. The publication included this characterization in its report on her move to Fox News.
Leavitt’s arrival adds to the existing presence at Fox News of former members of the Trump administration. PBS NewsHour reports that the closest precedent is Kayleigh McEnany, a former White House press secretary who joined the network as a contributor in 2021.
Leavitt’s appointment will therefore bring to Fox News a figure who publicly represented the Trump administration at the White House. Leavitt is expected to join the network in November 2026, while the operational details of the role have not been disclosed in the available information.