White House Press Secretary Leavitt to Leave Post, Join MAGA Inc.

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House Press Secretary in U.S. history, announced on August 21, 2026, that she will leave her post at the end of August to rejoin MAGA Inc., a pro-Trump super PAC, and spend more time with her family. The 28-year-old spokeswoman made the revelation aboard Air Force One during her final trip with President Donald Trump to South Carolina.

Leavitt, who gave birth to her second child in May, stated that stepping away from the daily demands of the press secretary role was a necessary decision for her family. "I'm gonna miss this job, but I love my kids even more," she told reporters. Her departure comes after she announced her plans to leave on August 12. Before assuming the position at the start of Trump's second term, Leavitt previously worked for MAGA Inc. from 2022 to 2024. She plans to take a brief vacation to her native New Hampshire before beginning her new political role in Washington.

President Trump praised Leavitt on August 21, saying, "She's made that job very glamorous. I'm going to miss her." He confirmed that the search for her replacement is ongoing and noted an unprecedented level of interest. "I have never had so many job...