Karoline Leavitt to Depart White House Press Secretary Post for Family Time

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position to spend more time with her young children and family, President Trump announced today....

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August 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position to spend more time with her young children and family, President Trump announced today.

“Karoline Leavitt has done an outstanding job as our press secretary. We wish her the best as she moves on to spend more time with her family,” Trump said in a statement.

Leavitt’s departure comes amid a series of high-profile press briefings and communications efforts within the Trump administration. Her exit is expected to take effect in the coming weeks.

The White House has not yet announced a replacement for Leavitt.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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