White House Press Secretary Leavitt to Depart Role, Trump Says
Trump said Leavitt will become a top outside adviser after leaving the role, and he did not name a replacement.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of August to spend more time with her young children.
- Leavitt recently returned to the James Brady Press Briefing Room on July 16, 2026, after taking maternity leave following the birth of her second child, Viviana, in May; the intense demands of the role influenced her departure decision.
- Trump described Leavitt as one of his "most trusted aides" in a social media post, confirming she will transition to a top outside advisor role; however, the president has not yet named a successor.
- At age 27, Leavitt became the youngest White House Press Secretary in history when she started in 2025, having previously served as a national spokesperson for Trump's campaign, frequently defending his policies on television.
- As an influential voice within the Republican Party, Leavitt will continue supporting the administration as it works to "defy History, and conclusively win the Midterm Elections" in her new outside advisor capacity.
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The Latest: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave at the month’s end
President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave the administration at the end of the month to spend more time with her family. The 28-year-old Leavitt is the youngest person to hold the role. She served…
Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to step down
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, leaving the president without one of his most trusted advisers ahead of November's midterm elections. Leavitt will be an outside communications adviser and party operative shaping the future contours of Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement, she and Trump said in statements. In a social media post, Leavitt…
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest press secretary in the history of the White House, will leave the post at the end of August to dedicate herself to the family. Donald Trump announced that the 28-year-old spokesperson will become an external advisor
Another prominent departure in the White House: Press spokesperson Leavitt will resign, US President Trump wrote on his platform Truth Social. The 28-year-old wants to take more care of her family.
US President Donald Trump announced the resignation of Caroline Leavitt at the end of the current month August 13, 2026
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