Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be stepping down at the end of the month, according to President Donald Trump. Leavitt, who was appointed in 2022, is the youngest person to ever hold the position, having been just 28 years old at the time. She is the mother of a two-year-old son and a newborn baby girl, and she cited her desire to spend more time with her family as the reason for her departure.

In a social media post, Trump called Leavitt one of his most trusted aides and expressed his understanding and respect for her decision. Leavitt, who had previously worked for Trump in various capacities, including as an assistant press secretary and speechwriter during his first term, and as a communications director for New York Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik, will now serve as one of Trump's top outside advisors and a prominent voice within the Republican Party.

Her tenure has been marked by both praise for her devotion to her role and criticism for her combative relationship with the media. It remains to be seen who will replace Leavitt as Trump's sixth chief spokesperson across his two administrations.