White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of the month to spend more time with her family, US President Donald Trump announced.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of the month, US President Donald Trump announced on social media. Trump stated that the 28-year-old requested to leave her post to spend more time with her family following the birth of her second child in May. Leavitt confirmed the decision in a post on X, describing her tenure as an honor.
Trump expressed support for her decision, noting that Leavitt will transition into a role as one of his key external advisers and remain a prominent voice within the Republican Party. The administration has not yet named a successor to fill the press secretary role.
Sources: FAZ, Die Zeit, Der Standard, ORF, Der Spiegel.
How outlets assessed this
- Tagesschau Skeptical Highlighted Leavitt's tense relationship with the press corps and noted that her sudden departure has fueled speculation.
Sources
- Die Zeit — USA: US-Pressesprecherin Karoline Leavitt verlässt Weißes Haus
- ORF — Trumps Sprecherin Karoline Leavitt hört auf
- Der Standard — Trumps Sprecherin Karoline Leavitt hört mit Monatsende auf
- Der Spiegel — Karoline Leavitt: Trumps Pressesprecherin gibt Posten im Weißen Haus auf
- FAZ — USA unter Trump: Trump: Sprecherin Leavitt hört zum Monatsende auf
Earlier coverage
- Aug 13, 2026, 09:30 AM UTCWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down at end of month
- Aug 13, 2026, 03:30 AM UTCWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down at end of month