White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Resign by End of August

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will resign from her position by the end of August, as announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Leavitt, 28, stated that her decision is to spend more time with her children and family. Trump expressed understanding and respect for her choice in a post on Truth Social. He also mentioned that she will continue to work as one of his top outside advisors and assist the Republican Party in preparation for the upcoming midterm elections in November. Leavitt has served as press secretary since Trump returned to the White House in January 2025 and is the youngest individual to hold that position. She recently gave birth to her daughter, Viviana, on May 1, shortly before taking maternity leave. In a post on X, Leavitt reflected on the challenges of balancing motherhood with her demanding role, stating that she feels unable to fulfill both responsibilities adequately.