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Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary to spend more time with her children

Karoline Leavitt will officially step down from her role as White House press secretary on August 28. The youngest press secretary in White House history, Leavitt expressed that her decision was driven by a desire to be more present for her two young children, who are at a critical age. While she expressed gratitude for the honor of serving under President Trump, Leavitt noted that the demanding nature of the role made it difficult to balance her professional duties with her personal life. She will transition to a new role as a top outside advisor to the administration, returning to the super PAC MAGA, Inc. The administration announced that responsibilities for press briefings will rotate among top officials while a permanent replacement is selected. Republican commentator Scott Jennings has been floated as a potential successor, though the administration has not yet finalized a leader for the position.

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