{
  "id": 699199,
  "title": "Trump announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stepping down",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/trump-announces-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-stepping",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T20:50:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News (US)",
    "slug": "abc-news-us",
    "url": "https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-announces-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt/story?id=135590424"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced on social media. The decision comes as she returns from maternity leave and prepares to spend more time with her children. Trump expressed his understanding and respect for Leavitt's choice, praising her as one of the best White House press secretaries in history. She will remain a top outside advisor and influential voice within the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections. Leavitt, who became the youngest White House press secretary at 27, thanked Trump for the opportunity and acknowledged the challenges of balancing motherhood and the demanding role. Before her current position, she served as Trump's spokesperson during his 2024 campaign and transition, and previously worked in his first administration and for Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik. Leavitt ran for Congress in New Hampshire but lost the general election. Trump's administration is yet to announce a replacement for Leavitt, though a rotating cast of administration officials handled press conferences during her maternity leave.",
  "summary": "She will leave her role at the end of the month, Trump said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House press secretary at month-end",
    "Leaves post to spend more time with children post-maternity leave",
    "Trump praises her as top press secretary in history"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "White House press secretary resigns, becomes adviser",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/white-house-press-secretary-resigns-becomes-adviser",
        "published": "2026-08-12T20:50:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}