Trump names Karoline Leavitt external advisor after her White House exit

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to depart her role at the end of the month, transitioning to an external advisor position for President Donald Trump. Trump announced the move on his social media platform, Truth Social, praising Leavitt as "one of the best White House press secretaries in the history of the office" and one of his most trusted collaborators.

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Our wonderful White House press secretary, and one of my most trusted collaborators, Karoline Leavitt, will be leaving her position at the end of the month to dedicate more time to her beautiful young children and her family.

Trump expressed understanding for Leavitt's decision to step down, stating she wishes to dedicate more time to her young children and family. He confirmed she would continue to serve as a key external advisor and maintain her influence within the Republican Party. Leavitt, who became the youngest White House press secretary, confirmed the announcement on social media platform X, calling her tenure "the honor and adventure of my life."

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Exercising as White House press secretary for the past year and a half has been the honor and adventure of my life. I am deeply grateful to President Trump for giving me so many extraordinary opportunities.

Leavitt cited her recent experience as a mother as the primary reason for leaving the high-profile and demanding position. "Since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mother that my two young children deserve," she wrote. She also expressed gratitude to Trump for the opportunities and stated her intention to continue openly defending the MAGA movement and the Republican Party.

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Since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mother that my two young children deserve.

Leavitt's departure leaves a vacancy in a critical role, especially as the Trump administration faces upcoming midterm elections in November and navigates complex geopolitical situations. The question of her successor arises at a time when Trump's poll numbers are reportedly low, and the administration is dealing with ongoing international tensions.

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and I will always continue to openly defend the MAGA movement and the Republican Party.