ABC’s The View is reportedly interested in inviting outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to appear as a guest, with the possibility of later joining the programme permanently. If it happened, her addition would be notable because the largely liberal panel has often criticised Donald Trump and has struggled to retain a prominent conservative voice.

Leavitt, 29, is leaving her role at the end of August to spend more time with her two young children; she declined to comment, while ABC also declined but a source confirmed a guest invitation. Sources said Trump and White House officials support the idea, although formal negotiations reportedly cannot take place while she remains in government office. The report also notes previous criticism of Leavitt from current co-hosts, including remarks by Joy Behar about her appearance and age-gap marriage.