Trump Announces Leavitts Departure

Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary since 2018, will step down from her role at the end of August, according to a statement announced by former US President Donald Trump on Truth Social.

The news comes after Leavitt's relatively short tenure in the position, which began in July 2026 and was marked by her return to work after maternity leave in mid-July following the birth of her second child, Viviana, in early May. According to reports, Leavitt will be succeeded by an unknown person.

Leavitt has been a key figure in Trump's administration, serving as one of his top outside advisers and having played a significant role in shaping his public message on issues such as 'Justice, Liberty, and Freedom'. Her departure is expected to have an impact on the Republican Party ahead of the midterms, with Leavitt set to become an influential voice within the party.

Trump praised Leavitt's work during her tenure, describing her as 'one of the best' White House Press Secretaries. The decision to step down, reportedly made by Leavitt herself in order to spend more time with her family, marks a significant shift for the administration and raises questions about who will take on the role of press secretary next.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump announced that he had asked Leavitt to continue serving as one of his advisers outside of the White House, citing her ' outstanding' work on issues such as justice, liberty, and freedom. The exact date of Leavitt's departure from the White House was not specified in the announcement.

With Leavitt's expected departure, the White House press secretary position is set to remain vacant until a new appointee is named, although no details have been released about who will take on the role next.

Trump expressed gratitude towards Leavitt for her dedication to serving as one of his top outside advisers, describing her work on issues such as justice, liberty, and freedom as 'outstanding'. In a statement, Trump praised Leavitt's time in the role, saying she has been 'one of the best' White House Press Secretaries. The news has sparked speculation about who will take on the role of press secretary next, with many in the Republican Party expected to be vying for the position ahead of the midterms. As Trump prepares for the elections, his message is likely to take on a new tone without Leavitt's influence, and it remains to be seen how her departure will impact the party's strategy and messaging on key issues such as justice and freedom. The Republican Party is set to play a significant role in shaping the midterms, with many analysts predicting that the outcome will have far-reaching consequences for American politics.