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Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor, the network announced Monday. Leavitt, 29, is set to begin Nov. 1 and will provide commentary across Fox’s news and opinion programming, according to the New York Times. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said Leavitt’s “firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail” gives her insight into the political landscape. Leavitt left the administration in August, after the birth of her second child, to spend more time with her family. She was the youngest White House press secretary in history and follows Kayleigh McEnany, another former Trump press secretary, who joined Fox in 2021.

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  1. Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor starting Nov. 1

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  2. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott announced the hire and praised Leavitt’s White House and campaign experience

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  3. Leavitt left the White House in August after the birth of her second child

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  4. Leavitt was the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary

    Reported byLeftCenter

  5. Leavitt follows Kayleigh McEnany as the second Trump press secretary to join Fox News

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

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  1. Trump had publicly criticized Fox News in the days before Leavitt’s hiring was announced

    Reported byLeft

  2. As press secretary, Leavitt made a number of disputed or false statements, including about the Epstein files and a deported Salvadoran national

    Reported byLeft

How each side tells it

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  • the left

    8 outlets · 1 opinion

    Most left outlets report the hire plainly, though The Daily Beast frames it around Trump’s recent public criticism of Fox News and The New Republic’s headline (“Will Surprise No One”) signals a skeptical, opinionated take.

    Karoline Leavitt Busted as Hypocrite by Taking Fox News Perk
    The Daily BeastFar LeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    2 outlets

    Center outlets report the move in a straightforward, factual tone centered on the official announcement.

    Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News
    The HillCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    16 outlets

    Right-leaning outlets present the hire as a simple career update, largely repeating the network’s own announcement with little added context.

    Karoline Leavitt Joining Fox News After Leaving White House
    Breitbart NewsFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

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    ranting about the networkhe raged aboutusually sycophantic networkNetwork Trump Just Flamed

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    No loaded words in its own voice.

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  • Loaded verb

    ranting about the networkMore neutral: commenting critically about the network

    “Ranting” characterizes Trump’s comments as irrational rather than neutrally describing them as criticism

    …24 hours after her old boss, President Donald Trump, spent the morning ranting about the network.

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    he raged aboutMore neutral: he criticized

    “Raged” editorializes Trump’s tone rather than neutrally describing his statement

    On Sunday, he raged about the usually sycophantic network’s decision to ignore his Ohio rally.

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    usually sycophantic networkMore neutral: generally favorable network

    “Sycophantic” passes judgment on the network’s coverage rather than describing it neutrally

    On Sunday, he raged about the usually sycophantic network’s decision to ignore his Ohio rally.

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    Network Trump Just FlamedMore neutral: Network Trump Just Criticized

    “Flamed” frames Trump’s criticism as a dramatic attack rather than neutrally describing his comments

    Karoline Leavitt Gets New Job on Network Trump Just Flamed

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

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  • Absolutist framing

    Will Surprise No OneMore neutral: Takes Expected Next Step

    Presents a subjective judgment about public reaction as an established fact

    Karoline Leavitt’s New Job Will Surprise No One

    Used byThe New Republic (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    tenaciousMore neutral: former

    Characterizes Leavitt in a favorable, judgmental way rather than describing her neutrally

    Karoline Leavitt, the tenacious former Trump White House press secretary, is joining Fox News as a contributor.

    Used byLos Angeles Times (Left)

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From the left

8 outlets · 1 opinion

Leads with

  • official statements from Fox and Leavitt
  • her departure for family reasons
  • Leavitt’s record and combative style in the briefing room
  • broader context of Trump-Fox relations
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From the center

2 outlets

Leads with

  • official statements from Fox News and Leavitt
  • the lineage of former press secretaries moving to Fox
  • basic career timeline

Leaves out

  • Leavitt’s disputed statements as press secretary
  • Trump’s recent criticism of Fox News

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • PBS NewsHourCenterAssociated Press report

    Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt lands her next gig as Fox News contributor

    Leavitt follows Kayleigh McEnany, the former press secretary who joined Fox in 2021.

    Read at PBS NewsHour (opens in a new tab)

    Also published by ABC News. It counts once.

  • The HillCenter

    Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News

    Karoline Leavitt, President Trump's former White House press secretary is set to join Fox News next month as a contributor. Leavitt, the only person to serve as the president's top spokesperson during his second term, will join a number of other former Trump administration …

    Read at The Hill (opens in a new tab)

From the right

16 outlets

Leads with

  • official statements from Fox News and Leavitt
  • her career trajectory and loyalty to Trump
  • logistics of the new role

Leaves out

  • Leavitt’s disputed statements as press secretary
  • Trump’s recent criticism of Fox News

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • Breitbart NewsFar Right

    Karoline Leavitt Joining Fox News After Leaving White House

    Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is planning to join Fox News as a contributor at the beginning of November after she left her job with the Trump administration, the network announced.

    Read at Breitbart News (opens in a new tab)
  • TheBlazeFar Right

    Karoline Leavitt lands another new job

    President Donald Trump’s former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned at the end of August and rejoined Trump-affiliated super PAC MAGA Inc . Shortly after, she was a featured speaker at the Republican Midterm Convention in early September. …

    Read at TheBlaze (opens in a new tab)
  • TownhallFar Right

    Karoline Leavitt Finally Has a New Gig and It's Hardly Shocking

    As we’ve said often, television isn’t real. You know this, which is why I laugh when a character like C.J. Cregg serves as the White House press secretary for what feels like 1,000 years in The West Wing. …

    Read at Townhall (opens in a new tab)
  • One America NewsFar Right

    Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News as a contributor after leaving Trump admin.

    Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has joined Fox News as a contributor, the news network announced.

    Read at One America News (opens in a new tab)
  • The Daily CallerFar Right

    Former Cuomo Aide Makes Debut On Fox’s ‘Curvy Couch’ And The Reactions Are Brutal

    A former top aide for Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo made her debut as a Fox News contributor Monday. But the announcement on X was immediately met with hostility over the aide’s role in New York State’s coronavirus nursing home scandal. …

    Read at The Daily Caller (opens in a new tab)
    1 more from The Daily Caller
  • The Epoch TimesFar Right

    Karoline Leavitt Joining Fox News as Contributor

    The former White House press secretary will begin her new role on Nov. 1, providing commentary and analysis across the network's shows.

    Read at The Epoch Times (opens in a new tab)
  • The Western JournalFar Right

    Just In: Karoline Leavitt Accepts New Job at Fox News

    Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor. Fox News announced Monday that Leavitt will begin her new role on Nov. 1. The

    Read at The Western Journal (opens in a new tab)
  • RedStateFar Right

    Karoline Leavitt Reveals New Role

    Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt left that job in August following the birth of her second child, saying she wanted to have more time to spend with her growing family.

    Read at RedState (opens in a new tab)
  • The Daily SignalFar Right

    BREAKING: Karoline Leavitt to Join Fox News as Contributor

    Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt has joined Fox News as a contributor. She will start providing on-air commentary and analysis on Nov. 1. …

    Read at The Daily Signal (opens in a new tab)
  • The Washington TimesRight

    Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News as contributor

    Karoline Leavitt is taking on a new gig at Fox News, just over one month after she left her post as White House press secretary.

    Read at The Washington Times (opens in a new tab)
  • Daily MailRight

    Karoline Leavitt scores cushy Fox News job after White House exit

    Outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has landed a new gig at Fox News following her August exit from the Trump administration.

    Read at Daily Mail (opens in a new tab)
  • Washington ExaminerRight

    Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News as a contributor

    Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to join Fox News as an on-air contributor after she left the Trump administration this year. Leavitt is expected to begin her new role Nov. 1. She stepped down as President Donald Trump’s top spokeswoman Aug. …

    Read at Washington Examiner (opens in a new tab)
  • Fox NewsFar Right

    Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News as contributor after leaving White House press secretary role

    Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News Channel as a contributor starting in November, bringing her experience as the youngest White House press secretary in history.

    Read at Fox News (opens in a new tab)
  • New York PostRight

    Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as a contributor

    Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor, the network announced on Monday.

    Read at New York Post (opens in a new tab)
  • The Daily WireFar Right

    Karoline Leavitt Reveals Next Career Move After White House Exit

    Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News just months after leaving the Trump administration, the media company announced on Monday. Leavitt is set to join the network as an on-air contributor starting in November. …

    Read at The Daily Wire (opens in a new tab)
  • Just the NewsFar Right

    Karoline Leavitt lands Fox News contributor gig

    Leavitt departed the White House after giving birth to her second child. She briefly returned from maternity leave before opting to leave the administration.

    Read at Just the News (opens in a new tab)

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  • Left

    3 hr 59 min later

    Its first report, Oct 5, 9:34 AM EDT

  • Center

    4 hr later

    Its first report, Oct 5, 9:39 AM EDT

  • Right

    First to report

    The Daily Wire, Oct 5, 5:35 AM EDT

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  1. The Daily WireFar RightOct 5, 5:35 AM EDT
  2. New York PostRightOct 5, 9:27 AM EDT
  3. HuffPostFar LeftOct 5, 9:34 AM EDT
  4. The Daily CallerFar RightOct 5, 9:36 AM EDT
  5. The HillCenterOct 5, 9:39 AM EDT
  6. Fox NewsFar RightOct 5, 9:51 AM EDT
  7. The GuardianLeftOct 5, 9:51 AM EDT
  8. Washington ExaminerRightOct 5, 9:52 AM EDT
  9. Daily MailRightOct 5, 9:53 AM EDT
  10. The Washington TimesRightOct 5, 9:53 AM EDT
  11. The Daily SignalFar RightOct 5, 10:07 AM EDT
  12. RedStateFar RightOct 5, 10:35 AM EDT
  13. Los Angeles TimesLeftOct 5, 10:41 AM EDT
  14. The Western JournalFar RightOct 5, 10:51 AM EDT
  15. CBS NewsLeftOct 5, 10:52 AM EDT
  16. NBC NewsLeftOct 5, 11:23 AM EDT
  17. PBS NewsHourCenterOct 5, 11:33 AM EDT
  18. ABC NewsLeftOct 5, 11:48 AM EDT
  19. The Epoch TimesFar RightOct 5, 12:18 PM EDT
  20. Business InsiderLeftOct 5, 12:54 PM EDT
  21. The Daily BeastFar LeftOct 5, 2:15 PM EDT
  22. One America NewsFar RightOct 5, 3:13 PM EDT
  23. TownhallFar RightOct 5, 3:30 PM EDT
  24. TheBlazeFar RightOct 5, 6:16 PM EDT
  25. Breitbart NewsFar RightOct 5, 9:41 PM EDT

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