Trump announces Karoline Leavitt’s exit as White House press secretary

Trump added that Leavitt would remain involved as one of his “top outside advisors”US president Donald Trump has announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August to spend more time with her family.In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Leavitt as “one of my most trusted aides” and said he “totally understand[s] and respect[s]” her decision. He added that she would remain involved as one of his “top outside advisors” and an influential voice in the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.“Our wonderful White House Press Secretary, and one of my most trusted aides, Karoline Leavitt, will be departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totall