What Trump's Press Secretaries Did Next
Trump's press secretaries took sharply different paths after leaving the White House, including TV careers and elected office.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her departure in mid-August, citing her desire to spend more time with her family. Despite her recent tenure, Leavitt is set to remain an influential Republican voice, as President Trump assured that she would continue to play a significant role in Republican politics. Trump's press secretaries have gone on to have varied careers post-White House.
Sean Spicer, the shortest-serving press secretary, authored a book and hosted a conservative media show after leaving the administration. Sarah Huckabee Sanders moved into politics, winning a gubernatorial race in Arkansas. Stephanie Grisham, who never held a formal briefing, shifted to a more vocal political stance, criticizing Trump in a memoir and supporting his opponent in the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Kayleigh McEnany, who defended the administration during the COVID-19 pandemic and election aftermath, became a prominent conservative commentator on Fox News. Leavitt's path, unlike some of her predecessors who distanced themselves from Trump, suggests she will continue to be closely aligned with him, particularly in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
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