Who Will Replace Karoline Leavitt?
Leavitt said she is stepping back to spend more time with her children and will return to MAGA Inc., a Trump super PAC.
- On Thursday, August 27, 2026, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt officially stepped down after serving 584 days as the youngest press secretary in history.
- Leavitt, 28, decided to step back to prioritize time with her children, describing the role as 'bittersweet' while President Donald Trump remained 'supportive all the way' of her decision.
- Reflecting on her tenure, Leavitt noted that public briefings represent only 10% of the job; "ninety percent of it is taking all of your calls," she said, requiring 24/7 availability.
- Leavitt will return to the super PAC MAGA Inc., where she previously worked, as President Trump confirmed she will serve as one of his 'top outside advisors' within the Republican Party.
- Trump has not yet announced a replacement, though Leavitt confirmed there is 'definitely a list' of candidates and advised that the next secretary must understand Trump acts as his own 'true communications director.
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Leavitt Reflects as she Exits White House Role
(Washington, DC) – Karoline Leavitt is reflecting on her time as the Whit House Press Secretary under the second Trump admin. as she exits the role. After almost two years in the role Leavitt called the job the “honor and blessing of a lifetime,” and thanked President Trump for giving her the opportunity to serve in one of the most visible positions in the administration. Leavitt says she is stepping away from the role to spend more time with he…
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White House Scrambles to Replace Karoline Leavitt as Trump’s Press Secretary - Real News Now
The White House is searching for a new press secretary as Karoline Leavitt prepares to leave the Trump administration at the end of August, setting off intense speculation over who will become President Donald Trump’s next public-facing spokesperson. Leavitt announced that she would step away after nearly 20 months behind the podium to spend more time with her two young children. The 28-year-old returned from maternity leave earlier this summer …
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