U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August. Leavitt has served in the role for approximately one and a half years and will continue working alongside Trump as a senior external advisor.
Trump, in a post on his 'Truth Social' platform, stated that Leavitt decided to leave her post to spend more time with her two children and family, praising her as one of his most trusted aides and expressing understanding and respect for her decision.
Leavitt's departure follows her recent return from maternity leave after giving birth to her second daughter, Viviana, on May 1. She has spoken about the challenges of balancing motherhood responsibilities with the demands of being the White House spokesperson, a position requiring intense presence and a highly demanding schedule.
At just 28 years old, Leavitt became the youngest person to hold the position of White House spokesperson in U.S. history when she assumed the role with Trump's return to the presidency in January 2025.
Despite leaving the official position, Leavitt will not be departing from Trump's political sphere. The president announced that she will continue as a senior external advisor while playing a significant role within the Republican Party, as the party gears up for the midterm congressional elections in November.
Throughout her tenure, Leavitt emerged as a leading media figure in the Trump administration, advocating for White House policies and maintaining media relations during a period characterized by highly sensitive domestic and international issues.
In his initial statements, Trump did not reveal who will succeed Leavitt as the White House spokesperson, leaving anticipation for the new administration's media face in the upcoming period.