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Press Leavitt Returns Days After Trump Shooting, Gives Birth

6/20/2026

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Karoline Leavitt returned to work three days after delivering her son on July 10, 2024, after President Donald Trump was shot at Butler rally, and gave birth to daughter Viviana “Vivi” on May 1, 2026, the first press secretary to give birth while serving.
The Daily Mail said women are exiting, citing Kristi Noem’s DHS ouster.
It noted Tulsi Gabbard’s DNI resignation and described Trump’s loyalty demand as a “meat-grinder” with no work-life balance.

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Karoline Leavitt returned to work three days after delivering her son on July 10, 2024, after President Donald Trump was shot at Butler rally, and gave birth to daughter Viviana “Vivi” on May 1, 2026, the first press secretary to give birth while serving.
The Daily Mail said women are exiting, citing Kristi Noem’s DHS ouster.
It noted Tulsi Gabbard’s DNI resignation and described Trump’s loyalty demand as a “meat-grinder” with no work-life balance.