White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her decision to step down from her role on Tuesday.
Calling the move “bittersweet,” the press secretary stated that she will be stepping down in order to focus on her family.
Key Statements
In his message on Truth Social, the US president wrote that he respects Leavitt’s decision to step down and focus on family.
The source further told the UK-based outlet that Leavitt had considered all options before quitting, as US President Donald Trump would often call her during her maternity leave to ask when she would be returning.
Political Context
Trump added that Leavitt would remain a key adviser for the White House and an influential voice for the Republican Party ahead of the mid-term elections in November.
Leavitt described the move as a “bittersweet decision” in a social media post shortly after Trump’s announcement. Earlier reporting noted: Leavitt said that balancing motherhood while working in “one of the world’s most demanding jobs” had been the most rewarding yet challenging period of her life. In his own social media post, he said he “totally understand[s] and respect[s]” her decision to leave, while suggesting that she would remain involved with his circle.
Earlier reporting noted: Trump did not say who could take over the high-profile position. Earlier reporting noted: Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary in ‘bittersweet decision’, Trump calls her ‘real leader’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt , who became the youngest person to assume the role, will leave her role later this month, US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday.
