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.
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AIUS President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of the month, explaining that she wishes to dedicate more time to her family.
In a post on X, Leavitt said serving as White House press secretary for the past year and a half has been an honor and an exceptional experience in her life.
Trump added in a post on Truth Social that after leaving her role, Leavitt will become one of his senior outside advisers and will remain an influential voice within the Republican Party as the administration prepares for the midterm elections.
Leavitt joined Trump’s 2024 election campaign before becoming the spokesperson for the transition team. Trump later appointed her as White House press secretary, making her the youngest person to hold the position in US history.