- Trump announced that Leavitt will leave the press secretary role at month's end.
- Leavitt will become an outside communications adviser and party operative shaping the MAGA movement.
- Trump praised Leavitt as "one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office," highlighting her leadership and performance since 2018.
- Harrison Fields praised Leavitt's performance, stating, "Few could or will ever compare to Karoline," and noted her ability to communicate effectively.
- Leavitt and Steven Cheung transformed media relations, including handpicking journalist access and creating a 'new media' seat.
- Leavitt gave birth to her second child in May and recently returned from maternity leave, indicating her desire to spend more time with her young children.
- Leavitt called her role at the White House "the honor and adventure of a lifetime."
Karoline Leavitt will depart as White House press secretary at the end of the month, as announced by President Trump. Leavitt, who has served since 2018, will take on a new role as an outside communications adviser, focusing on the Make America Great Again movement.
In her statement, Leavitt, 28, expressed a desire to spend more time with her young children, having recently returned from maternity leave after the birth of her second child in May. Trump praised her contributions, stating, "Karoline has been a real leader in the White House, and has done a phenomenal job fighting for Justice, Liberty, and Freedom, since 2018, including our Historic Re-Election Campaign of 2024."3
Leavitt described her time in the White House as "the honor and adventure of a lifetime." Her tenure has been marked by significant changes in the administration's communication strategy, including the creation of a special "new media" seat in the briefing room, which prioritized podcasts and digital outlets.
Former deputy press secretary Harrison Fields remarked, "Few could or will ever compare to Karoline... she knew how to feed the media beast in a cunning, audacious, and successful way that, most importantly, played to her audience: the president." As she transitions to her new role, Leavitt's influence on the MAGA movement is expected to continue shaping its future direction.4
“Leavitt, 28, cited wanting more time with her young children after returning from maternity leave in May. Trump praised her as "one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office," while Harrison Fields said she "spoke Trump fluently" and transformed media relations.”
