Karoline Leavitt and the trap of MAGA womanhood

President Donald Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt, among others, attend an event on July 22, 2026, for US service members killed during operations in the Middle East. | Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Karoline Leavitt, the 28-year-old firebrand who became the nation’s youngest-ever press secretary in 2024, is stepping down to “spend…