White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her role at the end of the month, President Trump announced on Wednesday. Leavitt had recently returned from maternity leave, following the birth of her second child.
At 28, Leavitt was the youngest person to hold the position of White House press secretary. She served as a key advocate of the ‘Make America Great Again’ movement and was previously a press aide during Trump’s first term.
Trump praised Leavitt in a social media post, describing her as one of his ‘most trusted aides.’ He mentioned that she would transition to being one of his top outside advisers, remaining influential within the Republican Party.
Leavitt explained her decision to leave the White House in a social media post, highlighting the challenge of balancing the demands of her role with her responsibilities as a mother. She emphasized her desire to be there for her two young children.
Leavitt has a 2-year-old son and welcomed a daughter in May. Her decision reflects a personal choice to focus on family while continuing to contribute to political efforts in another capacity.
Trump has yet to announce a successor for the position of press secretary.