Karoline Leavitt to leave White House press secretary role in August
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President Donald Trump has announced that Karoline Leavitt will leave her post as White House press secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her young family. Her departure removes a prominent and often combative administration spokesperson, although Trump said she would remain involved as an outside adviser and Republican Party voice.
Leavitt, 28, had her second child in May and has served as press secretary since the beginning of Trump’s second term. No successor has been named; senior officials including JD Vance, Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent led briefings during her maternity leave. She previously worked in Trump’s first administration, ran unsuccessfully for Congress and served as press secretary for his 2024 campaign.
- Karoline Leavitt will leave as press secretary at August’s end.
- Trump says she will remain an outside adviser.
- No replacement has yet been announced.
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The White House press secretary is the president’s main public spokesperson, explaining the administration’s policies and responding to questions from journalists. The role often involves regular briefings and can shape how the public understands government decisions.
Karoline Leavitt has been press secretary during Donald Trump’s second term as president. Before taking the job, she worked in his first administration and later served on his 2024 election campaign after an unsuccessful run for Congress.
Press secretaries are closely associated with the president they represent, particularly during politically divisive periods. Changes in the role can affect how the White House communicates with the media, Congress and voters ahead of national elections.
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Originally published by BBC World as “Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post”.