Trump's female staffers quit over beauty demands and exhaustion
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Several women have left Donald Trump's inner circle, citing constant demands and high beauty standards.
- While spokesperson Karoline Leavitt cited family time as her reason for leaving, sources say Trump's demands were exhausting.
- The article details the pressures women face working for Trump, including constant availability and appearance expectations.
Women working for former President Donald Trump face intense pressure to maintain high beauty standards and be available 24/7, according to sources close to the MAGA circle. While White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated she was leaving to spend more time with her children, insiders suggest Trump's constant demands contributed to her departure.
"It can be completely exhausting," one woman told The Daily Mail. "You have to be exceptional at your job, which is a given, but if you're a woman, you have to look a certain way, dress a certain way, and be available 24 hours a day, because this is the president who barely sleeps."
It can be completely exhausting. You have to be exceptional at your job, which is a given, but if you're a woman, you have to look a certain way, dress a certain way, and be available 24 hours a day, because this is the president who barely sleeps.
Blanche Sprague, a former Trump director from his New York high society days, recalled late-night calls from Trump asking her to ensure a juice bottle was removed from outside Trump Plaza, highlighting his meticulous and demanding nature. Some defenders, however, argue that "female competition" among staff, rather than Trump's behavior, drives the focus on appearance.
Leavitt is not the only woman to depart Trump's inner circle this year. Six others have also left, including Tulsi Gabbard, Pam Bondi, and Kristi Noem. Despite leaving her spokesperson role, Leavitt is expected to remain an "outside advisor," with Trump reportedly valuing her judgment and seeking her continued guidance.
He called me at night and asked: 'Did you know that a bottle of juice was in front of Trump Plaza?!' And I had to make sure someone picked it up immediately because he would drive by again to see if it was gone.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.