Caroline Levitt is Trump's White House spokeswoman.
November 16, 2024, 2:05 pm

Caroline Levitt is Trump's White House spokeswoman.

كارولين ليفيت

Donald Trump Appoints Caroline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary and Establishes National Energy Council

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday the appointment of Caroline Leavitt, 27, as the White House Press Secretary, a role she previously held during his campaign.

In a statement regarding the appointment, Trump praised Leavitt, saying, "Caroline is smart and tough, and she has proven her ability to communicate very effectively." This strategic position requires addressing press inquiries on camera almost daily.

The president-elect continued, "She did an outstanding job as the national spokesperson for my historic campaign, and I am pleased to announce that she will be our White House Press Secretary." He added that she "will shine on the podium and help us convey our message to the American people to make America great again."

Leavitt previously served as the communications director for Representative Elise Stefanik, a 40-year-old congresswoman from New York, whom Trump has nominated for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. In 2022, Leavitt ran for Congress in hopes of becoming a representative for New Hampshire but ultimately lost.

In a podcast released on Fox News' conservative channel on Friday, Leavitt remarked, "I did not grow up in a political family. Like most Americans, I was raised in a middle-class business family here in New Hampshire. I became engaged in politics while in college."

In another significant announcement, the president-elect declared the creation of a National Energy Council aimed at "overseeing the path toward U.S. energy dominance," appointing North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as its chair. Trump had also chosen Burgum on Thursday to lead the Department of the Interior.

This dual role has raised concerns among environmental organizations, fearing that Burgum, known for his close ties to oil and gas stakeholders, may push for drilling in lands under the jurisdiction of the Interior Department, such as national parks.

The National Energy Council's mission will be to "reduce administrative burdens, promote private sector investment, and focus on innovation instead of unnecessary long-term regulations," as outlined in a statement released by Trump.

The statement further asserted, "With U.S. energy dominance, we will reduce inflation, win the AI arms race against China and others, enhance American diplomatic power, and end wars around the world."

Burgum initially ran in the Republican primary but quickly withdrew to support Trump. He was also considered a potential candidate for the vice presidency.

After becoming a millionaire by selling his software company to Microsoft, Burgum successfully ran for the governor of North Dakota in 2016, winning an election that was considered a surprise before being reelected in 2020.

He was also mentioned as a potential candidate for the Department of Energy before ultimately being selected to head the Interior Department and chair the National Energy Council, which will report directly to the White House and does not require Senate confirmation for its head.

Continual Violence in Sudan: 23 Civilians Reportedly Killed by Rapid Support Forces Under Bashar al-Assad's Rule: 830 Foreign Military Sites in Syria

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has announced its sponsorship of the “Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition (GU - IST Solutions), hosted by Gulf University at its main campus.
This strategic sponsorship reflects BENEFIT’s active role in advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable solutions to future challenges. It also seeks to empower Bahraini youth by enhancing their skills, capabilities, and competitiveness in innovation and solution development—contributing meaningfully to the broader goals of sustainable development across all sectors.
As part of BENEFIT’s active involvement in the competition, the company has announced that Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication, will serve on the competition’s supervisory committee. Her upcoming participation reflects BENEFIT’s forward-looking commitment to championing academic and professional excellence.
Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a series of project presentations submitted by participants, covering diverse areas such as eco-friendly product design, smart and sustainable innovations, renewable energy technologies, water conservation and management, waste minimisation and recycling, green architectural solutions, and sustainable transportation systems. Outstanding projects will be formally recognised and awarded at the conclusion of the event.