Karoline Leavitt to Depart as White House Press Secretary
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Karoline Leavitt to Depart as White House Press Secretary
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, will be stepping down from her role at the end of August to spend more time with her young family, a decision announced by President Trump on Truth Social on Wednesday.
- Leavitt, who became the youngest White House press secretary in history at 27 years old in January 2025, recently returned from maternity leave after giving birth to her second child, a daughter, in May.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to depart her position at the end of August 2026, according to an announcement made by President Trump on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Leavitt, who at 28 holds the distinction of being the youngest individual to serve as White House press secretary, cited a desire to dedicate more time to her two young children as the reason for her departure. She recently returned to her duties after welcoming her second child, a daughter, in May.
President Trump expressed his understanding and respect for her decision, stating that Leavitt will transition into a role as one of his top outside advisors and remain an influential voice within the Republican Party, particularly as the midterm elections approach in November. He praised her work in the White House since 2018, including her contributions to his 2024 re-election campaign, and called her “one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office.”
Leavitt’s tenure, which began in January 2025, saw her become a recognizable and often combative figure in the administration’s communications strategy. She was known for her rapid-fire briefings, her willingness to challenge journalists, and her efforts to incorporate “new media” voices into White House press briefings. Before becoming press secretary, Leavitt held several roles within Trump’s political orbit, including assistant White House press secretary during his first term (2019-2021) and national press secretary for his 2024 presidential campaign. She also ran for Congress in New Hampshire in 2022.
Her departure comes less than three months before the 2026 midterm elections, and the White House has not yet announced a successor.