Donald Trump says Karoline Leavitt "spend more time with her beautiful young children" after quitting

President Donald Trump addressed the departure of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt with a joke during a Monday appearance, repeating an identical remark he had made at a Friday rally. Leavitt announced earlier this month that she was leaving her post; her second child, Vivi, was born in May. At the White House, Trump said Leavitt chose her children over him and that he was upset, then congratulated her on the new baby. After her resignation was announced, Trump wrote on Truth Social that she was leaving for family reasons and expressed support for that choice. The repeated quip drew scrutiny online, with some social media users suggesting it reflected presidential ego rather than humor. The Friday rally was for South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham.