White House press secretary resigns, becomes adviser

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is resigning from her position to become a senior advisor to President Trump. According to BBC News, Leavitt, 28, will step down at the end of the month to spend time with her young children and family. She cited the challenge of balancing her job with being a mother to her two young children, including a baby girl born in May.

President Trump announced Leavitt's departure on social media, calling her "one of my most trusted aides". He added that she will now be one of his top outside advisors and an influential voice within the Republican Party. Leavitt expressed her gratitude for the experience, describing her job as "the honor and adventure of a lifetime".

Leavitt's new role will not be a full-time position within the White House, but rather as an outside advisor to President Trump. It is not immediately clear who will replace her as White House Press Secretary. According to Punch and Punch Nigeria, Leavitt is resigning to become a senior advisor to President Trump, although no further details were provided.

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