- Leavitt has served as White House press secretary, leaving behind a legacy of lies.
- According to a by Trump On Truth Social, Leavitt will be departing her role at the end of the month and will serve as one of Trump’s top outside advisors.
- On Monday, after Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general, the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel issued a 21-page opinion about the president’s executive privilege which protects communication between Trump and advisers.
- This makes a future Democrat-led investigation into the Trump administration a lot harder as his advisers – which will now include Leavitt – will not be able to be comprehensively questioned by Congress.
Karoline Leavitt is set to depart as White House press secretary at the end of the month, transitioning to a role as one of Donald Trump’s top outside advisors. This move comes alongside a Justice Department opinion that bolsters executive privilege, shielding Trump’s advisers from congressional scrutiny.123
The opinion, issued by the Justice Department’s office of legal counsel, outlines the president’s executive privilege rights, complicating any future investigations led by Democrats into the Trump administration. This means that Leavitt, along with other advisers, will not be subject to comprehensive questioning by Congress, making oversight more challenging.
Leavitt’s tenure as press secretary has been marked by controversial statements, including her defense of Trump’s tariffs, which she described as a “tax cut for the American people.” However, economists have countered this claim, stating that tariffs effectively act as taxes on consumers, with one analysis estimating an average tax increase of $1,000 per U.S. household in 2025.
In her role, Leavitt has also faced criticism for her comments regarding young voters, suggesting they are entitled and have not experienced real job challenges. Her remarks reflect a broader narrative within the Trump administration that often dismisses concerns raised by younger generations.
As she steps into her new role, the implications of the Justice Department’s opinion will likely play a significant role in shaping the political landscape, particularly as investigations into the Trump administration continue to unfold.
“Trump announced the move on Truth Social, with Leavitt set to serve as one of his top outside advisors. The Justice Department's 21-page opinion on executive privilege, issued after Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general, complicates future Democrat-led investigations by limiting congressional questioning of advisers like Leavitt.”
The Guardian
