Leavitt's White House Exit
Karoline Leavitt to Depart White House Press Secretary Post, Trump Announces New Role
Key Points
Leavitt welcomed a baby girl in May, her second child, and has recently returned to the White House from maternity leave.
She has served as White House press secretary since the start of President Trump's second term.
Leavitt started the job at age 25, making her the youngest person ever to hold the White House press secretary post.
She is described as the sixth working mother in a row to hold the White House press secretary post.
Her educational background includes attending Saint Anselm College on an athletic scholarship, earning a politics and communication degree in 2019, and being the first in her immediate family to graduate from college.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her post at the end of August to spend more time with her family, President Trump announced on Truth Social. The Guardian reported the news, noting Leavitt recently returned from maternity leave after welcoming her second child, a baby girl, in May.
Trump praised Leavitt in his post, saying she will become "one of my top outside advisors" and "an influential voice" in the Republican Party as the GOP works to win the upcoming midterm elections. No replacement has been named yet, according to WFMZ.
Youngest-Ever Press Secretary Exits After Historic Run
Leavitt, now 28, took the job at age 25. That made her the youngest person ever to serve as White House press secretary. Global News noted she is also the sixth working mother in a row to hold the role. She earned a politics and communication degree from Saint Anselm College in 2019 on an athletic scholarship and was the first in her immediate family to graduate from college.
She has held the press secretary role since the start of Trump's second term. Detroit News reported she first joined the Trump orbit during the 2024 campaign. Her tenure included daily briefings, high-profile clashes with reporters, and leading communications for a fast-moving administration.
Baby in May, Briefing Room in June, Goodbye in August
Leavitt gave birth to her second child in May 2025. She returned to the White House podium shortly after. Her departure at the end of August comes just weeks after that return. News3LV described the announcement as a developing story, with more details expected from the White House.
The quick turnaround — from maternity leave to exit — drew attention to how personal life events can shape leadership transitions at the highest levels. Leavitt is a mother of two young children. Her decision to step back reflects the pressures that come with one of the most demanding jobs in Washington.
From Daily Briefings to Midterm Strategy
As an outside advisor, Leavitt will shift away from daily press briefings. Instead, she will focus on broader strategy and messaging. Trump made clear he wants her involved in the Republican push to hold — or grow — the party's congressional majority in the midterms. The outside advisor role gives her more flexibility while keeping her voice in the party.
The Guardian noted the departure is being described as bittersweet. Trump's post was warm and full of praise. He framed the move not as a loss but as a repositioning, keeping a trusted ally close without tying her to the daily grind of the briefing room.
No Successor Named as Search Begins
As of the announcement, the White House had not named a replacement. WFMZ reported there is no word yet on who will fill in during the interim period. The press secretary role is one of the most visible in any administration. Finding someone to match Leavitt's profile — young, media-savvy, loyal to Trump — will not be simple.
Multiple outlets called it a developing story. Expect names to surface quickly as August draws closer. The White House will need someone in place before the midterm messaging push kicks into full gear this fall.
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