White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Steps Down Amid Trump Administration's Ongoing Turmoil
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President Donald Trump announced that 28-year-old Karoline Leavitt will leave her role as White House press secretary, citing family reasons, and will continue to serve as an outside advisor for the Republican Party.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump revealed that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will resign by the end of August, a move that underscores the instability and relentless demands within his administration. Leavitt, just 28, is stepping down to spend more time with her children, according to Trump’s post on Truth Social—a reminder of how the administration’s grueling pace disproportionately impacts young women and working mothers. Trump noted she will become one of his top outside advisors and will assist the Republican Party in the November midterm elections, signaling the party’s continued reliance on insiders rather than fresh, diverse voices.
Leavitt has served as press secretary since the administration’s controversial return in January 2025. After giving birth to her second child, Viviana, on May 1, Leavitt returned from maternity leave only to find the demands of the role incompatible with being the parent her children deserve—a reality faced by many women under unsupportive workplace policies. In a statement on X, Leavitt expressed that she could not fulfill both her responsibilities as a mother and the relentless duties of press secretary, leading to her resignation. Despite being the youngest person ever to hold the position, Leavitt’s departure highlights the administration’s failure to create a sustainable environment for working parents. Trump previously cycled through four press secretaries during his first term from 2017 to 2021, further illustrating the lack of stability and support in his leadership.