Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary at the end of August to focus on her family while remaining a senior outside advisor to Trump.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, known for her sharp wit and aggressive press briefings, is stepping down from her role, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday. Leavitt, who at 28 became the youngest White House spokesperson in history, will remain a senior advisor to the President. In a social media post, Trump described Leavitt as "one of my most trusted aides" and stated that she is departing to spend more time with her family.
Leavitt's departure comes amidst declining poll numbers for Trump and as the Republican Party faces potential defeat in the November midterm elections. In May, Leavitt announced the birth of her second child, Viviana, just days after a controversial incident where an alleged assassination attempt was made on Trump during a White House Correspondents' Dinner.
She cited a desire to be a better mother to her young children as the reason she cannot continue her duties as press secretary. Over her tenure, Leavitt revitalized regular briefings and changed how journalists interacted with the White House, including selecting reporters for access to the Oval Office and Air Force One. She also expanded press credentials to include right-wing media outlets, reducing the role of traditional news media during briefings.
Leavitt, a Trump supporter who previously ran for Congress in 2022, expressed gratitude for Trump's trust and stated her determination to continue fighting for what she perceives as America's interests.
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