White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to resign at month’s end
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Karoline Leavitt, the 28-year-old White House press secretary, announced she will leave the Trump administration to focus on her young family, with her departure effective at the end of August.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said she will step down from her role at the end of the month to devote more time to her two young children. The 28-year-old, who returned to the podium after the birth of her second daughter in May, posted that she could not be the "best mom" while meeting the demands of the job. President Donald Trump responded on social media, saying he understands and respects her decision and that she will remain a senior advisor and influential voice within the Republican Party as the administration prepares for the midterm elections. Leavitt, who previously worked for a pro-Trump super PAC and served as communications director for Rep. Elise Stefanik, has been the youngest person to hold the press secretary post. During the current term, she has been used primarily for briefings on conservative outlets rather than regular daily press briefings. Trump did not name a successor, and the White House has not provided further details about the transition.