Summary
Social media posts have highlighted that Karoline Leavitt, now the White House Press Secretary, ran for Congress in 2022. She ran for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District but lost to Representative Chris Pappas. Her campaign was noted for its alignment with President Donald Trump and her focus on being a new, young voice in conservative politics.
Key Facts
- Karoline Leavitt is currently the White House Press Secretary.
- In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.
- Leavitt lost the election to Democratic Representative Chris Pappas.
- She was 25 years old during her congressional run, aiming to be one of the youngest Congress members.
- Her campaign highlighted her age as a positive for generational change in politics.
- Leavitt strongly supported President Donald Trump and criticized establishment Republicans.
- The viral social media post rekindled interest in Leavitt’s past political bid.
- Chris Pappas is running in a 2026 Senate race for an open seat in New Hampshire.
