White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down at end of month

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month to focus on her family, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social. Leavitt, who recently returned from parental leave following the birth of her second child in May, will transition into a role as an external adviser to the administration.

Trump stated that he fully respects her decision and praised her ongoing influence within the Republican Party. The administration has not yet named a replacement for the press secretary role. While several media outlets focused on the official reason for her departure, others highlighted Leavitt's contentious relationship with the press corps and noted that her sudden exit has sparked speculation regarding White House dynamics.

Sources: FAZ, Die Zeit, Der Standard, ORF, Tagesschau.