Much like the commander-in-chief, Leavitt is fierce and fearless when taking on the press.
From her polished appearance to her professional mannerisms, it appears Leavitt is off to a good start.
“I grew up very interested in politics and the media.
It was in my blood,” she said.
It also played a role in her personality.
Leavitt came from a family who understood the value of working hard for what you want.
She and her two brothers were star athletes who excelled at both the high school and college levels.
When she wasn’t working on her softball skills, Leavitt worked in the family’s ice cream parlor.
“He didn’t take any handouts from anyone.
He reminds me of President Trump.
He says what he believes.”
Sounds like the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
“I had never even been to Washington, D.C., before,” she told The Eagle-Tribune.
“Then I get a call that I was chosen.
I was stunned.”
Although not the most hard-hitting job, Leavitt knocked it out of the park.
“I’ve been nervous in games before, but this was different.
This was Kayleigh McEnany and the White House.”
She needn’t have worried.
McEnany was impressed enough to offer Leavitt the job that would change the trajectory of her life.
This role required more of the bubbly blonde than simply writing thank you letters.
“My role is being the first line of defense with Kayleigh,” Leavitt said.
“I’m there to answer questions, play defense.
It’s not an easy job.
The reporters are demanding, which is understandable.
The questions come all day calls, emails, statements … That’s a big job for a 25-year-old kid.”
Her ascent came as no surprise to her former boss.
“She is a standout talent on the press staff and has exceeded any and all expectations.”
“I felt compelled to be present in this historic moment,” she explained in the interview.
“The president literally put his life on the line to win this election.
The least I could do is get back to work quickly.”
Leavitt’s ability to multitask is next level.
Her direct and sometimes confrontational style has made for if not goodwill among reporters at least good television.
I feel SO overwhelmingly BLESSED.
“Their sonwas born less than a year later.
As visible as her public persona is, Leavitt’s private life remains just that.
However,Leavitt’s appearance has drastically changed since Trump hired her as a spokesperson.
Elizabeth Clark-Polner, an associate research scholar who studies implicit bias at Yale University, agreed.
“Even his sons' wives look similar to one another and to their sister Ivanka.”
This is something he sees in many of the women in Trump’s realm.
