White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to resign at end of month, will become top outside adviser to Trump

Published Aug 13, 02:50 PM UTC

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will depart her role at the end of the month, as confirmed by President Donald Trump on social media. Leavitt, who returned from maternity leave last month, said she made the 'bittersweet decision' after realizing she could not balance the job with being the best mother to her two young children. Trump expressed understanding and respect for her decision. Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in history, has been a close adviser and fierce defender of Trump during his second term. Her departure comes at a critical time as Trump faces multiple domestic and foreign challenges and prepares for midterm elections. Trump stated Leavitt will become one of his top outside advisers and an influential voice in the Republican Party. The White House has not announced a timeline for naming her successor, a position that does not require Senate confirmation.