White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month, Trump says
Leavitt's departure comes as Trump faces steadily sinking poll numbers and the Republican Party risks defeat in the November midterm elections.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her departure from the Trump administration, citing a desire to spend more time with her family. The 28-year-old, who gave birth to a daughter in May, will leave her position at the end of August. Trump praised her as the youngest person ever to hold the role and announced that she would become one of his top outside advisors.
Leavitt's tenure was marked by her zealous defense of the president and combative exchanges with the press. Despite some praise from allies, Democrats expressed disappointment in her departure.
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