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White House: Trump needs a new spokesperson: Karoline Leavitt is leaving

As the youngest spokesperson in the White House to date, Leavitt hardly left the side of the US President. Now she's stepping down. What remains of her?

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White House: Trump needs a new spokesperson: Karoline Leavitt is leaving

Karoline Leavitt, a young White House communications aide to US President Donald Trump, is set to step down from her role, leaving Trump to find a new spokesperson. At just 30 years old, Leavitt has become known for her sharp tongue and quick wit, often eliciting a frosty atmosphere during White House press conferences. Trump praised her work and leadership, but stated that her departure was due to her desire to spend more time with her family following the birth of her second child.

Despite the sudden change, Trump expressed respect for Leavitt's contributions and vowed to maintain a connection with her as a major external adviser and influential voice within the Republican Party.

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