White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down at end of month, Trump says
Donald Trump announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her post at the end of the month to spend more time with her family.
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will resign from her position at the close of the month. Leavitt informed the public via a post on X that dedicating more time to her family has been the impetus for her decision to step down after serving in the role for a year and a half. She described her tenure as an "honor and an exceptional experience in her life."
Trump echoed Leavitt's statement in a post on Truth Social, adding that she will subsequently join his team as a senior outside adviser. He emphasized that she will retain a significant influence within the Republican Party as the administration gears up for the upcoming midterm elections.
Leavitt had joined Trump's 2024 election campaign prior to becoming the spokesperson for the transition team. Later, Trump appointed her as the youngest person to ever hold the role of White House press secretary in US history.
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