In a rare and refreshing moment of sincerity in Washington, the White House on Friday posted a behind-the-scenes video of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt offering a heartfelt prayer just moments before stepping into the Brady Briefing Room.
The 27-year-old communications dynamo — already making waves as the youngest press secretary in U.S. history — was captured holding briefing papers in both hands, surrounded by aides, as she prayed aloud for strength, clarity, and a touch of joy.
“Lord Jesus, please give us the strength, the knowledge, the ability to articulate our words, and have fun and be confident. In Jesus’ name. Amen,” she said, smiling as those around her echoed the prayer.
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The video, shared by White House Special Assistant Margo Martin, offered a rare peek at the human side of political theater — and underscored why Leavitt has become a rising star in President Trump’s second administration. She’s not only sharp, fearless, and fluent in the administration’s agenda — she’s also unapologetically grounded.
And yes, she got her prayer answered — especially the part about having fun.
During Friday’s briefing, Leavitt displayed her trademark blend of charm and quick wit while answering a question about Fox News reporter Peter Doocy, who was dive-bombed by a rogue bird during a live segment earlier that morning. Without skipping a beat, Leavitt quipped that perhaps the bird was a “CNN operative.” The room cracked up — even Doocy chuckled — and the tone was set for a surprisingly light-hearted exchange.
Leavitt has quickly redefined the press secretary role, bringing both toughness and transparency to an often adversarial briefing room. Reporters may not always love the answers they get, but they’ve come to respect her poise under pressure — especially after her dramatic return to duty last summer.
She was on maternity leave when President Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. Upon witnessing the attack on live television, Leavitt canceled her leave and rejoined the campaign trail within days, solidifying her place as one of the administration’s most committed and capable figures.
Now in the West Wing, Leavitt continues to blend grace with grit — and yes, a little humor — in a town that could certainly use more of both. Her brief prayer before battle wasn’t just endearing. It was a reminder that faith, fun, and fearlessness aren’t mutually exclusive in the fight for truth.