Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Office for MAGA PAC

Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Office for MAGA PAC

Karoline Leavitt said she will leave her role as White House press secretary and join the Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc. , adding that she will accompany President Donald Trump to a midterm rally. Earlier in the month, Leavitt announced her resignation effective at the end of August, citing family considerations after an 18-month tenure marked by frequent clashes with reporters.

While officials have not yet named a successor, White House sources have mentioned former GOP strategist Scott Jennings as a leading candidate, and President Trump joked that Leavitt seemed to be putting her children before him. Leavitt’s departure follows a series of reports that highlighted her youth, her appointment at the start of President Trump’s second term, and speculation about a possible male replacement, with names such as Jennings and former Bush aide Ari Fleischer circulating in the media.

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August 21, 2026
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join pro-Trump PAC after departure
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join pro-Trump PAC after departure

New York Post • 21 Aug 23:05

Karoline Leavitt announced she will leave the White House press secretary post at the end of the month to work for the political action committee MAGA Inc., and will travel with President Trump to a midterm rally.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc.

NBC News • 21 Aug 23:02

Karoline Leavitt announced she will leave her role as White House press secretary and return to work for the Trump-affiliated super PAC MAGA Inc., citing family considerations.

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Trump aide Scott Jennings faces opposition over potential press secretary appointment
Trump aide Scott Jennings faces opposition over potential press secretary appointment

The Daily Beast • 21 Aug 11:47

Scott Jennings, a former aide to Sen. Mitch McConnell, is reported to be in talks about succeeding Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, but some of President Trump's close allies are reportedly resisting his nomination.

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August 20, 2026
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Scott Jennings Touted as Early Contender for White House Press Secretary Role
Scott Jennings Touted as Early Contender for White House Press Secretary Role

CNN • 20 Aug 17:46

White House officials say former GOP strategist Scott Jennings is being considered to replace departing press secretary Karoline Leavitt, though the selection process remains ongoing.

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Trump Mulls Male Candidate for White House Press Secretary
Trump Mulls Male Candidate for White House Press Secretary

News of the United States - NOTUS • 20 Aug 01:32

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a male replacement for outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt, with names such as Scott Jennings and former Bush administration aide Ari Fleischer mentioned.

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August 19, 2026
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Scott Jennings Reported as Leading Candidate for White House Press Secretary
Scott Jennings Reported as Leading Candidate for White House Press Secretary

The Daily Beast • 19 Aug 11:07

Scott Jennings is said to be the frontrunner to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, with reports of meetings with chief of staff Susie Wiles and other candidates vying for the role.

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August 17, 2026
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Trump jokes about White House press secretary's family priorities amid resignation
Trump jokes about White House press secretary's family priorities amid resignation

Yahoo • 17 Aug 12:18

President Donald Trump said he was concerned that departing press secretary Karoline Leavitt appears to prioritize her children over him, sparking mixed reactions on social media.

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August 15, 2026
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt resigns after 18 months amid controversy
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt resigns after 18 months amid controversy

Euronews.com • 15 Aug 06:21

Karoline Leavitt announced her resignation as White House press secretary, citing family reasons, ending an 18-month tenure marked by frequent clashes with journalists and several disputed statements.

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August 13, 2026
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Trump administration weighs options to replace departing White House press secretary
Trump administration weighs options to replace departing White House press secretary

CNN • 13 Aug 23:50

President Donald Trump has announced that press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave at the end of the month, prompting speculation among White House officials and GOP operatives about potential successors.

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White House seeks new press secretary as Karoline Leavitt announces departure
White House seeks new press secretary as Karoline Leavitt announces departure

USA Today • 13 Aug 18:46

Karoline Leavitt will leave the White House press secretary post at the end of August, prompting speculation about a list of ten possible replacements.

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Potential successors to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Potential successors to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

BBC • 13 Aug 14:56

President Donald Trump has announced that press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down, and officials say a replacement has not yet been chosen.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to resign at month’s end
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to resign at month’s end

PBS • 13 Aug 00:32

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.

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August 12, 2026
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Leave Administration at Month's End
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Leave Administration at Month's End

NBC News • 12 Aug 20:54

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the post, will step down after serving since the start of President Trump's second term, citing family commitments.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Resign in August, Trump Announces
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Resign in August, Trump Announces

The Guardian • 12 Aug 19:54

President Donald Trump said the 28-year-old press secretary will leave her post at the end of August to focus on family, and will become an outside adviser.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to resign by end of August
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to resign by end of August

CNBC • 12 Aug 19:40

President Donald Trump announced that 28-year-old Karoline Leavitt will leave her role as White House press secretary to focus on family and will serve as an outside advisor for the Republican Party.

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