Politics · 12 August 2026
Trump says Karoline Leavitt resigning as White House press secretary
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Karoline Leavitt, who holds the record as the youngest White House press secretary, is resigning her position by the end of August. President Donald Trump announced her departure on Wednesday, saying she wants to spend more time with her young children. Leavitt will become one of Trump's top outside advisors, helping the Republican Party in the November midterm elections.
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