Donald Trump says “spend more time with her beautiful young children” as press secretary departs
“Karoline Leavitt will be departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totally understand and respect!”
Reported August 13, 2026 by wtkr.com. Checked word for word against that report.
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday on Truth Social that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her position at the end of the month, saying he understands and backs her decision to focus on her family. Leavitt, 28, has held the role since Trump took office in January 2025 and recently returned from maternity leave after giving birth in May. She and her husband have two young children. In her own social media statement, Leavitt described the departure as bittersweet, explaining she felt she could not fully meet both her children’s needs and the demands of the press secretary job. Trump said she will remain a top outside adviser and influential Republican voice. No replacement has been named.
- wtkr.com ↗︎13 AUG 2026