White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her position at the end of this month. At 28 years old, she served as the youngest person to hold the role in modern history. Leavitt cited her family responsibilities as the primary factor in this departure. She returned to her duties shortly after the birth of her second child in May but ultimately determined that the demands of the office left insufficient time for her children.
President Donald Trump acknowledged her decision and confirmed that she will transition into a role as one of his outside advisors. While the White House has not yet announced a successor, the President noted that Leavitt will remain an influential voice within the Republican Party as the administration prepares for the upcoming midterm elections.
Before her tenure as press secretary, Leavitt served as a spokesperson for the MAGA Inc. super PAC and worked on the Trump 2024 campaign. She also held a position in the White House press office during the first Trump term and spent time working for Representative Elise Stefanik. In 2022, she was the Republican nominee for Congress in New Hampshire.
Throughout her time as press secretary, Leavitt appeared frequently on conservative news outlets to promote the administration’s agenda. Her departure marks the end of a high-profile period in the West Wing, with her next steps focused on her family life and political advising.