President Donald Trump announced today that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of this month.
In a tweet, Trump called Leavitt one of his "most trusted aides" and said she would leave the role to spend more time with her young children, a decision he “totally understand[s] and respect[s].” He added that Leavitt would become "one of my top outside advisors" and an influential voice within the Republican Party.
At 28, Leavitt had already set the record as the youngest person to serve as White House Press Secretary. The role was taken up by her in 2025, after a career that began as an assistant press secretary and speech writer during Trump’s first term, then as communications director for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
Leavitt’s resignation follows the birth of her second child, a baby girl, last May. In a post on X, she reflected that balancing motherhood with the demands of the White House had been both "rewarding and challenging," and she chose to step away to better serve her family.
During her tenure, Leavitt was known for her combative stance toward the media, accusing certain reporters of bias and even taking control of the White House press pool in February 2025. While critics noted her confrontational style, supporters praised her for staying “on message” and fiercely defending the administration’s policies.
With Leavitt leaving, White House officials have yet to announce a successor. The release of the decision has prompted speculation that a new chief spokesperson will be named in the coming weeks to sustain the administration’s communication strategy.
