US EditionTrump Spokeswoman Announces Maternity Leave
Various administration officials will brief reporters while Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave, with her baby girl due in May, officials said.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday she is beginning maternity leave ahead of the birth of her second child in May. At 28, she is the youngest person ever appointed to the high-visibility post.
- The New Hampshire native previously returned to work four days after giving birth to her first child in July 2024, a decision hastened by the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump.
- Rather than naming a single replacement, the White House will rotate briefers at the lectern, with possible contributors including Cabinet members or Vice President JD Vance.
- During her final gaggle, Leavitt joked that reporters still have "the president's phone number personally," a contact recently dubbed Washington's "worst-kept secret" by media outlets.
- Leavitt's departure occurs as Trump faces sinking approval ratings in recent months. Despite her energetic efforts to boost the administration, the political challenges confronting the White House persist.
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White House Press Secretary Set to Go on Leave Ahead of Birth of 2nd Child
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday her temporary departure from the position for maternity leave. Leavitt told reporters it would likely be her last time speaking to them for a while, as she’s about to give birth to her second child. “This will likely be my last gaggle for some time,” the 28-year-old press secretary said. “As you can see, I’m about ready to have a baby any minute, so I’ll see you guys very soon.” She a…
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt has announced that she is going on maternity leave effective immediately. She is expecting her second child. According to American media, members of the Trump administration are reportedly holding press conferences themselves.
White House plans guest hosts for press briefings while Karoline Leavitt takes maternity leave – Democratic Accent
The White House’s purported plan for a lineup of guest hosts to replace press secretary Karoline Leavitt while she is on maternity leave was revealed on Friday, according to a new report. Politico’s White House bureau chief Dasha Burns reported on social media that Leavitt is scheduled to have her second child next week, a baby girl, and will be returning to the podium after her maternity leave, “though it’s unclear exactly how many weeks she’ll…
White House plans guest hosts for press briefings while Karoline Leavitt takes maternity leave
Karoline Leavitt is set to go on maternity leave, reportedly with VP JD Vance, cabinet officials, and possibly President Donald Trump stepping in for press briefings.
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