White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post this month
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- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of August.
- President Donald Trump announced Leavitt's departure, stating she will spend more time with her family.
- Trump also revealed that Leavitt will serve as one of his top outside advisors and remain an influential voice in the Republican Party.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to depart her role at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced. Trump stated that Leavitt's departure is to allow her more time with her family.
"Serving as the White House Press Secretary over the past year and a half has been the honor and adventure of a lifetime," Ms. Leavitt, 28, shared on social media platform X. She was the youngest person appointed to the position.
Serving as the White House Press Secretary over the past year and a half has been the honor and adventure of a lifetime
Mr. Trump further announced that Leavitt will continue to be involved in his political efforts. "Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party, as we work to defy History, and conclusively win the Midterm Elections," Trump said on Truth Social. Leavitt joined Trump's 2024 campaign and previously served as a transition spokeswoman before her appointment as press secretary.
Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party, as we work to defy History, and conclusively win the Midterm Elections
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