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Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House Press Secretary

The youngest press secretary in history departs the podium to prioritize her growing family.

PoliticsPublished August 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., United States, on 23 July 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, a fierce defender of the Trump administration, announced she will step down from her position at the end of the month. President Trump, who praised Leavitt as one of his most trusted aides, expressed his full support for her decision to prioritize her two young children.

Despite her departure from the daily grind of the briefing room, Leavitt will remain a key player in the movement as one of the President's top outside advisors and an influential voice within the Republican Party.

At 28, Leavitt made history as the youngest person to ever hold the position, earning widespread acclaim from conservatives for her disciplined messaging and her willingness to confront a biased media establishment.

During her tenure, she did not shy away from holding the press accountable, famously stripping the White House Correspondents' Association of its organizational duties and challenging outlets that refused to align with administration standards. Her career, which includes serving as a top aide to Rep.

Elise Stefanik and a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., has been defined by unwavering loyalty to the America First agenda. While the administration has yet to name a successor, Leavitt’s impact is clear; she leaves behind a legacy of unapologetic advocacy for the President's policies.

As she embarks on this new chapter, her colleagues, including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, have signaled that her influence in the conservative movement is far from over.

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