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Trump Names Karoline Leavitt Departure for End of August

8/26/2026

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President Donald Trump announced Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will depart at the end of August.
Leavitt said she is leaving to spend time with husband Nicholas Riccio and their two children.
She will rejoin super PAC MAGA Inc. in September, which reports a $350 million war chest.
Trump praised her as the best press secretary and said she will remain a top outside advisor.

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President Donald Trump announced Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will depart at the end of August.
Leavitt said she is leaving to spend time with husband Nicholas Riccio and their two children.
She will rejoin super PAC MAGA Inc. in September, which reports a $350 million war chest.
Trump praised her as the best press secretary and said she will remain a top outside advisor.