AI Generated Image
Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as Trump's White House press secretary
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary at age 28, will leave the Trump administration at the end of the month to focus on her family, including her newborn daughter and 2-year-old son.
- Leavitt described her departure as a "bittersweet decision," citing the difficulty of balancing the demanding press secretary role with being the best mom to her young children.
- President Trump expressed understanding and respect for her decision and announced she would continue as a top outside advisor and influential voice within the Republican Party.
- Leavitt previously worked as a spokesperson for a pro-Trump super PAC, ran unsuccessfully for Congress in New Hampshire, and served in various communications roles during Trump's first term and 2024 campaign.
- Unlike some predecessors, Leavitt briefed less frequently from the White House press room and was often deployed to conservative media outlets to promote Trump's agenda and criticize Democrats and mainstream media.
