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Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Departure

8/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump's White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will leave.
Female White House staff said they face daily pressure to meet a “Maga perfect” beauty standard, including hair blowouts, gym sessions, and Botox.
The Daily Mail noted that six women from Trump’s inner circle, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem, have left since January.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will leave.
Female White House staff said they face daily pressure to meet a “Maga perfect” beauty standard, including hair blowouts, gym sessions, and Botox.
The Daily Mail noted that six women from Trump’s inner circle, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem, have left since January.