White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, resigns by end of August 2026.
Trump posts on Truth Social she leaves to spend more time with beautiful young children and family.
He says decision he totally understand and respect.
She becomes one of his top outside advisors and helps Republican Party win November midterms.
Leavitt served since Trump returned January 2025.
Youngest White House press secretary ever.
Has two young children with husband real estate developer Nicholas Riccio, 60.
Married him January 2025.
Gave birth to daughter Viviana (Vivi) on May 1, days after maternity leave start.
Returned from leave July 16.
Only about one month back on job before quitting.
In X post she says being mother and welcoming new baby while in most demanding job was most rewarding yet challenging season.
She felt cannot be best mom her two young children deserve while giving constant time energy and attention required of press secretary.
Calls it bittersweet decision to depart and start new chapter.
Trump called her one of the best White House press secretaries in history of the office.
She attended classified briefings in Situation Room.
Counselled over major crises including Jeffrey Epstein scandal unusual for press secretary.
Exit leaves glaring hole in White House as Trump braces for bloodbath at ballot box amid Iran war and sky high gas prices.
No official stand in while she was on maternity leave.
Replacement remains unclear mystery who leads briefings next days.
One of her top deputies Abigail Jackson left White House for private sector just two weeks earlier.
Entered Trump orbit 2018 as presidential writer then assistant press secretary first term.
Worked communications director for Elise Stefanik 2021 to 2022.
National press secretary on Trump 2024 campaign.
Ran for Congress New Hampshire 1st district 2022 won primary lost general to Democrat Chris Pappas.
Known for tenacity at podium attacking fake news journalists and tongue lashings to reporters.
When she returns to work likely pick of high profile roles in Republican politics conservative media political communications.
Trump had four press secretaries in first term 2017 to 2021.
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