Karoline Leavitt and the trap of MAGA womanhood

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest-ever press secretary in the United States at the age of 28, is stepping down from her role to focus more on her children. President Donald Trump announced her departure in a Truth Social post, stating that Leavitt would remain an adviser and influential figure within the Republican Party. Leavitt's public persona required her to balance her job, her role as a wife, and her responsibilities as a mother.

She frequently returned to work on Trump's reelection campaign shortly after giving birth and often shared photos of herself working while holding her children. Leavitt's departure has sparked discussions about the expectations placed on women in the MAGA movement, which often glorify traditional female roles while elevating career-driven women like Leavitt.

Despite her prominence, Leavitt never received the recognition she deserved in her high-powered position, which was eventually taken over by a male staffer.