Karoline Leavitt to Leave Trump Administration for Family

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest press secretary in the White House, announced her departure from the Trump administration by the end of the month. She plans to focus on her family. Leavitt, 28, described the decision as “bittersweet” in a social media post after President Donald Trump confirmed her stepping down.

Leavitt recently returned to her duties after the birth of her daughter, Viviana, in May. She also has a 2-year-old son. In her statement, she expressed the challenge of balancing her role and her family commitments. She said, “The truth is since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary.”

President Trump did not specify who would replace Leavitt but expressed support for her decision. He acknowledged her future role as a key adviser in his political circle. Trump stated, “Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party, as we work to defy history and conclusively win the Midterm Elections.”

Before her role as press secretary, Leavitt was a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire, securing a victory in a 10-way Republican primary but losing the general election to Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. During Trump’s first term, Leavitt served as an aide in the White House press office and later worked as communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik.

Leavitt’s time at the White House was marked by fewer briefings compared to previous press secretaries. Trump often engaged with the press directly during events, and Leavitt frequently appeared on Fox News and conservative outlets to promote the administration’s agenda. Trump’s previous press secretaries included Sean Spicer and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, both known for contentious interactions with reporters. Stephanie Grisham did not hold briefings during her tenure, while Kayleigh McEnany often criticized the media during her statements.