Critical departure at the White House: Karoline Leavitt is leaving her post.

Critical departure at the White House: Karoline Leavitt is leaving her post.

13.08.2026 09:40

US President Donald Trump announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of August. Trump stated that Leavitt is leaving the role to spend more time with her family, and said she will now be one of his outside advisors and an influential voice in the Republican Party. During her tenure, Leavitt made history as the youngest White House press secretary.

US President Donald Trump announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would leave her post at the end of August.

TRUMP EXPLAINED THE REASON FOR THE DEPARTURE

In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump stated that Leavitt was leaving her role "to spend more time with her beautiful children and family."

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

HE ALSO ANNOUNCED HER NEW ROLE

Trump said, "As we defy history and try to win the midterms with a decisive victory, Karoline will now be one of my most important outside advisors and a powerful voice within the Republican Party."

Leavitt had become the youngest White House press secretary.

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