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Trump says Karoline Leavitt resigning as White House press secretary
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will resign by the end of August to spend more time with her young children, President Donald Trump announced.
- Leavitt, 28, has served as press secretary since January 2025 and recently gave birth to her daughter, Viviana, in May.
- Trump stated Leavitt will become a top outside advisor and work with the Republican Party on the upcoming midterm elections.
- Leavitt cited the challenges of balancing motherhood with the demanding role as her reason for stepping down.
- She is the youngest White House press secretary in history, and Trump had four press secretaries during his first term.
