Karoline Leavitt, who gained recognition for her strong defence of Donal Trump in the media, will become the youngest White House press secretary.

Trump has tapped his 27-year-old campaign press secretary to stand behind the podium in the White House briefing room.

Karoline Leavitt, 27, currently a spokesperson for Trump’s transition, would be the youngest White House press secretary in history.

Leavitt, 27, is seen as a staunch and camera-ready advocate for Trump who is quick on her feet and delivers aggressive defenses in television interviews.