Karoline Leavitt says Donald Trump is defying midterm election headwinds

Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated in an interview with Fox News Digital in Manchester, New Hampshire, that President Donald Trump is determined to defy a difficult midterm political landscape. Fox News reported that Republicans are trying to defend narrow majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. [1]

Fox News reported that the Republican Party faces historical political challenges, as the party controlling Washington typically loses seats during midterm elections. The current campaign climate is also influenced by persistent inflation across the United States. Leavitt said that Donald Trump remains defiant and optimistic while traveling to rally voters. [1]

Leavitt previously served as the 36th White House press secretary from January 2025 to August 2026 before stepping down to spend more time with her children. She was the Republican nominee for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in 2022. Donald Trump serves as the 47th president of the United States. [6][7][9]

The campaign efforts aim to rally voters who often skip midterm election cycles as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress. [1]