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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Leave Role Next Month
8/13/2026, 3:02:46 AM
Karoline Leavitt Announces Departure as White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt, who has served as the White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump since 2018, will step down from the position at the end of the month. The decision is framed as a move to spend more time with her young children and family.
Background: Tenure and Role Since 2018
Leavitt became the administration’s primary spokesperson in 2018, handling daily briefings, media inquiries, and messaging for the president’s agenda. She was a visible figure during the 2024 re-election campaign, which the administration describes as “historic.” Her tenure has been characterized by a strong alignment with the president’s policy priorities and communication style.
Official Statements & Responses
No additional comments from Leavitt or other White House officials were provided in the source material.
Verbatim Quote
- “Our wonderful White House Press Secretary, and one of my most trusted aides, Karoline Leavitt, will be departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totally understand and respect!” — President Trump, spokespersons for president
Implications for the White House Communications Team
Leavitt’s exit creates a vacancy in a role that has been central to the administration’s public outreach. The White House will need to appoint a successor who can maintain the established messaging cadence and manage the press corps during a period that includes the final phases of the 2024 election cycle. The transition is expected to occur without immediate disruption, given the administration’s emphasis on continuity.
