Karoline Leavitt Poses With Children on Final Day as Trump Press Secretary

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest press secretary in U.S. history, ended her nearly 20-month tenure as President Donald Trump's chief spokesperson on Friday. The moment marked the culmination of her decision to prioritize her role as a mother, as she had welcomed her second child, Viviana, on May 1, 2026, just three days after surviving an assassination attempt on Trump.

Leavitt's departure signals a shift in the Trump administration's communications strategy, as she cited the demands of motherhood and the need for constant presence for her young children as incompatible with her duties. Her exit leaves a high-profile vacancy within the West Wing, with several potential successors being considered, including CNN commentator Scott Jennings, former deputy press secretary Harrison Fields, and White House communications director Steven Cheung.