Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post

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Coverage of Leavitt's departure diverges in terms of emphasis. The New York Times, Washington Post, and The Guardian led with the announcement of her departure, while the BBC News included the president's reasoning for her exit. The…

https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews· Aug 12, 2026 · 8:02 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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It was not immediately clear who will replace her.Leavitt welcomed her second child, a baby girl, with husband Nicholas Riccio in May.

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▪It was not immediately clear who will replace her.Leavitt welcomed her second child, a baby girl, with husband Nicholas Riccio in May.

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▪ Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s Press Secretary, to Depart White House — NYT — US
▪ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave administration — Washington Post — Politics
▪ Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary, Trump says — The Guardian — World

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Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave postImage source, ReutersBySareen HabeshianPublished12 August 2026, 20:50 BSTUpdated 3 minutes agoWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of the month, President Donald Trump has announced.Leavitt, whom the president called one of his "most trusted aides", will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family - "a decision I totally understand and respect", Trump wrote in a social media post."Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party," he added.Leavitt, 28, took the job as White House Press Secretary last year - becoming the youngest person to ever have the role.

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