First Thing: Leavitt departs White House press secretary role with Trump’s ratings at historic low
Youngest White House press secretary in history says she wants more time to ‘be the best mom’. Plus, are we losing the battle against AI slop in the music charts? Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. A familiar face in Donald Trump’s administration is departing, as the US president announced that Karoline Leavitt was stepping down to spend more time with her…
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in history, is leaving her role amid President Trump's historically low approval ratings. The president cited her desire to "be the best mom" to her young children as the reason for her departure, stating she could no longer devote the necessary time, energy, and attention to the role while serving in the White House.
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