Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House Press Secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her family. According to multiple reports, she plans to become an outside adviser for President Donald Trump's political efforts and continue working closely with him as a top advisor within the Republican Party.
Key Takeaways
Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House Press Secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her family. She plans to become an outside adviser for President Donald Trump's political efforts.
- Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as White House Press Secretary to focus on family and become an outside advisor for Trump
- Leavitt, 28, has served since January 2025 and is the youngest person ever appointed to the position
- President Trump praised Leavitt's service and stated she will be one of his top outside advisors moving forward
- Leavitt's tenure was marked by controversial rhetoric and efforts to control press access
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 20 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt's Future Role | 1 Difference | Majority reports Leavitt will advise Trump politically; The Guardian suggests her role may involve privileged communications | ▼ |
| Leavitt's Family Situation | 1 Difference | Majority reports Leavitt has two young children; The Guardian adds she has a 60-year-old husband | ▼ |
| Leavitt's Departure Date | Broad Agreement | End of August 2026 | |
| Leavitt's Age And Tenure | Broad Agreement | 28 years old, served since January 2025 | |
| Leavitt's Salary | Broad Agreement | $200,000 per year |
Leavitt's Future Role
▼Majority reports Leavitt will advise Trump politically; The Guardian suggests her role may involve privileged communications
Leavitt's Family Situation
▼Majority reports Leavitt has two young children; The Guardian adds she has a 60-year-old husband
Leavitt's Departure Date
Broad AgreementEnd of August 2026
Leavitt's Age And Tenure
Broad Agreement28 years old, served since January 2025
Leavitt's Salary
Broad Agreement$200,000 per year
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The 28-year-old Leavitt has served in this role since January 2025, making her the youngest person ever appointed to the position. She recently returned from maternity leave after the birth of her daughter Viviana in May 2026 and also has a two-year-old son.
President Trump praised Leavitt's service on Truth Social, describing her as one of his 'most trusted aides' and stating that she would be one of his top outside advisors moving forward. According to CBS News, she has been one of the most prominent spokespersons for the administration since January 2025.
The announcement comes amidst Leavitt's controversial tenure marked by strong rhetoric against Democrats and provocative jokes. Despite this, President Trump emphasized that she will play a crucial role in his political strategy moving forward. According to Sky News, Leavitt has been one of the most prominent spokespersons for the administration since January 2025.
Leavitt's tenure was also marked by efforts to control which outlets would serve in the White House press pool, a proposal that was rejected by the White House Correspondents' Association. Her team introduced a 'new media' seat at the White House, often including conservative commentators friendly with the Trump administration.
In her social media post, Leavitt called the White House Press Secretary role 'the honor and adventure of a lifetime'. She stated that she cannot be 'the best mom my two young children deserve' while serving as White House Press Secretary. According to The Guardian, Trump announced that Leavitt will now be one of his top outside advisors.
Sources close to the White House told Daily Mail that 'change was in the air' during the last few weeks, indicating there were signs of her impending departure. There is no immediate apparent successor to Leavitt among her deputy press team. Potential candidates include Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly, former Department of Homeland Security Press Secretary Katie Zacharia, and CNN political commentator Scott Jennings.
During her time in the position, Leavitt echoed many of President Donald Trump's attacks on the media and oversaw White House efforts to turn the press pool into a less adversarial body. She has been involved in several controversial incidents, including deriding the press, dodging questions, and pushing false claims on behalf of the administration.
Leavitt's tenure was marked by her confrontational style with journalists. In October 2025, she responded to a question from HuffPost's senior White House correspondent S.V. Dáte with a childish remark, calling him a 'far left hack' and asking him to stop texting her disingenuous questions.
Leavitt's efforts to control press access included announcing that the White House press team would determine who could join the press pool, curtailing some publications' participation and inviting conservative outlets friendly to Trump. These changes raised concerns about the White House's efforts to undercut independent journalism.
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