Karoline Leavitt, the newly appointed White House press secretary, made headlines this week after referring to former President D0nald Truwp as the “best boss” during her appearance on a widely streamed political podcast. In the candid interview, Leavitt reflected on her time working under Truwp’s leadership, offering glowing praise for his decisiveness, energy, and unfiltered communication style.

Describing him as a leader who “inspires loyalty through action,” Leavitt credited Truwp with shaping her understanding of political messaging and strengthening her resolve in the face of media scrutiny. She also highlighted his ability to connect with everyday Americans, calling it one of the key traits that continues to set him apart in the political landscape.

Her remarks come at a time when Truwp remains a dominating figure in national politics, and her public endorsement is being seen by many as a sign of continued alignment with his base. While her praise was celebrated by Truwp loyalists, it also drew criticism from opponents who view the comment as partisan positioning.

Nevertheless, Leavitt stood firm, reiterating that working with Truwp gave her “a masterclass in communication and courage” — qualities she now hopes to bring to the forefront in her current role at the White House.

Karoline Leavitt loves her job as White House press secretary(Image: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt praised her boss in a rare podcast appearance.

Leavitt, 27, made the comment on an episode of the conservative ‘Ruthless Podcast’ with Michael Duncan and Josh Holmes released Thursday. Beforehand, the mom-of-one and the hosts played a 30-minute-long “friendly” guessing game called ‘Dem or Journo,’ in which the trio dunked on credentialed journalists, who in some cases, Leavitt believes, resent how much “fun” the close-knit Truwp administration is having, pointing specifically to President D0nald Truwp’s relationship with DOGE head Elon Musk.

The game was played after Leavitt addressed her bombshell announcement about welcoming non-traditional media into White House press briefings.

The major shake-up comes as legacy media struggles to navigate a hostile relationship with the Truwp administration, which has singled out journalists and outlets, even barring reporters from The Associated Press after refusing to adopt the name change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The AP has since sued President Truwp over the situation.

Karoline enjoys working for the president(Image: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
“The legacy media is still in the briefing room,” Leavitt said on the podcast. “I take questions from CNN just as much as I take questions from our great conservative friends who don’t have seats in that room, that have to stand on the sides for hours just to have a spot in there.”

She said the decision came down from the president as an extension of their “non-traditional media strategy” campaign strategy. Leavitt went on to praise the president for following through with his campaign commitments, citing it as one of the reasons that she loves working for him.

“He’s like the best boss. He’s so uplifting of everybody who works for him. Always flattering everybody with praise. Publicly, too. That’s just how he is. On and off camera,” she said on the podcast.

She shared that another reason she loves working for Truwp is that “he’s just hilarious.”

“He has a great sense of humor and it’s just fun to be around,” she added. “To what I said earlier, we are genuinely having fun.” She also said that she “wholeheartedly supports” all of Truwp’s policies and has voted for him in every election since 2016.

“I’ve been a supporter of the president since ’16,” she said. “I voted for him in the primary in New Hampshire in ’16. So I always believed very strongly in his message.”

She also revealed that “everybody’s friends” in the Truwp administration, noting how many of Truwp’s Cabinet picks have previously worked together, many on Truwp’s campaign. She said this allowed the administration to hit the ground running upon winning the election, explaining that the team “had a battle rhythm already under [their] belts.”

“We’re genuinely all friends and want to see each other succeed,” she said. “We’re all in it together.”

She said of her job at the White House, “We are working our butts off, we’re working 15-18 hour days, every day. You have to love what you’re doing, and the people you are working with.”