Trump announces Karoline Leavitt’s exit as White House press secretary

US President Donald Trump has announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role at the end of August to spend more time with her family. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump praised Leavitt as "one of my most trusted aides" and expressed his understanding and respect for her decision. Leavitt, 27, has held the position since January 2025 and was the youngest person to ever hold the role.

She described her time as press secretary as "the honor and adventure of a lifetime" and thanked Trump for the opportunity. Leavitt cited the challenges of balancing her role with motherhood as the reason for her departure, stating that she could not be the best mother to her two young children while dedicating constant time, energy, and attention to the position.

Despite her departure, Leavitt confirmed that Trump had asked her to continue working as a top outside advisor, where she would remain a vocal advocate for the MAGA movement and the Republican Party.

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