White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to Step Down, Trump Reveals
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- White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced.
- Trump described Leavitt as a "wonderful spokesperson" and one of his "most trusted" aides.
- She will transition to an external advisory role and remain an influential voice in the Republican Party.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt is set to depart her role at the end of August, a move announced by President Donald Trump via his Truth Social account. Trump lauded Leavitt, calling her a "wonderful spokesperson" and one of his "most trusted" collaborators.
to spend more time with her children and her family, a decision I totally understand and respect!
According to Trump, Leavitt's departure is to allow her "more time with her children and her family, a decision I totally understand and respect!" He further stated that she will become "one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice in the Republican Party as we work to defy History, particularly in the midterm elections."
will become one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice in the Republican Party as we work to defy History, particularly in the midterm elections.
Trump expressed his high regard for the outgoing spokesperson, describing her as a "true leader at the White House." He credited her with doing a "phenomenal job fighting for Justice and Freedom since 2018, including our historic 2024 reelection campaign." He concluded by asserting that Leavitt "has been one of our best spokespersons in history."
has been a true leader at the White House.
The president did not disclose who will succeed Leavitt in her position.
has done a phenomenal job fighting for Justice and Freedom since 2018, including our historic 2024 reelection campaign.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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