{
  "id": 1218202,
  "title": "Karoline Leavitt to step down as Trump’s White House press secretary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/karoline-leavitt-to-step-down-as-trumps-white-house-press-secretary-1218202",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T22:46:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ynetnews",
    "slug": "ynetnews",
    "url": "https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skjqhoqigx"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest individual to hold the position, will depart the Trump administration at the conclusion of the month to devote more time to her young family. The 28-year-old expressed this as a \"bittersweet decision\" in a social media post on Wednesday, following President Donald Trump's announcement of her resignation. Leavitt recently returned to the White House podium after giving birth to her second child, a daughter named Viviana, in May. She is also a mother to a 2-year-old son.\n\nLeavitt stated that since returning to the White House following her daughter's birth, she has felt in her heart that she cannot be the best mother to her two young children while fulfilling the constant demands of the role of White House Press Secretary. Consequently, she made the difficult decision to leave the White House and embark on a new chapter in her life.\n\nPresident Trump did not specify plans for her replacement in the prominent role. In his own social media post, he expressed his understanding and respect for her decision, indicating that she would continue to play a significant role within his circle. He wrote that Leavitt would become one of his top outside advisors and an influential voice within the Republican Party as they strive to \"defy History, and conclusively win the Midterm Elections.\"\n\nPrior to joining Trump's 2024 campaign, Leavitt served as a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a super PAC backing Trump. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire, securing a 10-way Republican primary but losing the general election to incumbent Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. During Trump's first term, Leavitt worked as an aide in the White House press office before becoming the communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik. On the White House press room stage, she briefed less frequently compared to some of her recent predecessors. Trump, who frequently interacts with reporters during White House events and on his travels, typically utilized Leavitt to deliver his agenda to conservative news outlets like Fox News and criticize Democrats and the mainstream media.",
  "summary": "Karoline Leavitt, 28, will leave as White House press secretary at month’s end to spend more time with her young family, while continuing as an outside adviser to President Donald Trump",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}