White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced via social media. Leavitt, who took office in January 2025, became the youngest press secretary in the country's history at age 27.
Trump stated that Leavitt will continue to be a significant figure within the Republican Party, writing that she will now be "one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party." Her departure comes after welcoming her second child in May, and she cited a desire to spend more time with her young children and family.
Leavitt's tenure has been marked by her role as a key spokesperson during the current administration. The White House has released highlights of her time in the role.