Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary
Trump said Leavitt will depart to spend more time with her family.
President Trump announced on Wednesday that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will resign her position at the end of the current month. In a post on Truth Social, the President explained that Leavitt, who is 28, will step down to dedicate more time to her family. Leavitt, who gave birth to her second child, Viviana, in May, will become one of Trump's top outside advisors.
He also noted that she will remain an influential voice within the Republican Party as the party seeks to win the Midterm Elections. Leavitt thanked Trump and the White House team via a lengthy post on X, stating that she will continue to be a vocal advocate for MAGA and the Republican Party. She explained that she felt it was not possible to be the best mother to her two young children while fulfilling the demanding role of the White House Press Secretary.
Leavitt, who has worked for Trump since 2018, first joined his presidential campaign in January 2024 as a spokesperson for his super PAC, MAGA Inc. Previously, she served as Communications Director for Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik and ran a failed congressional campaign in New Hampshire.
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