Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary in 'bittersweet decision', Trump calls her ‘real leader’
Karoline Leavitt has served as press secretary since Trump returned to office in 2025. She recently welcomed her second child.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will depart her role later this month, according to US President Donald Trump's announcement on Tuesday. Leavitt, who became the youngest individual to hold the position, shared the news via social media, describing the decision as "bittersweet." The announcement follows Trump's return to office in 2025, and Leavitt recently welcomed her second child, a daughter named Viviana.
She cited the need to spend more time with her family as the reason for her departure, stating that balancing motherhood and her demanding role had been both rewarding and challenging. Trump acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, expressing his respect and understanding for Leavitt's choice. He hinted that she would remain engaged with his circle, potentially becoming an influential advisor and a prominent voice within the Republican Party as they prepare for the Midterm Elections.
Trump further praised Leavitt as one of his most trusted aides and a "real leader," highlighting her contributions to justice, liberty, and freedom since 2018, including their historic re-election campaign in 2024.
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