White House Press Secretary Leavitt to Resign End of August

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will resign from her position at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Leavitt, who recently returned from maternity leave following the birth of her second child, stated she is leaving to spend more time with her family.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, President Trump said Leavitt, whom he called "one of my most trusted aides," will depart her role at the end of the month. He praised her as "one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office" and confirmed she will transition to a role as a top outside adviser and an influential voice within the Republican Party as the administration works toward the midterm elections.

Leavitt, 28, is the youngest person to ever hold the press secretary position. She gave birth to her daughter, Viviana, in May and returned to work on July 16 after a two-month maternity leave. In her own statement, Leavitt described the decision as bittersweet, citing the challenge of balancing the demanding role with motherhood.

"Being a mother and welcoming a new baby while working in one of the most demanding jobs in the world has been the...