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Caroline Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post in August
Caroline Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post in August
White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt will step down at the end of August, US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Wednesday. Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the post,…
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White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt will step down at the end of August, US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Wednesday. Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the post, said she made the decision to spend more time with her family. She served in the Trump administration for about 18 months.
Leavitt called her tenure a bittersweet experience and thanked Trump for the opportunities. Trump praised her as one of the best press secretaries in history and said she will remain a top outside advisor and work as an influential voice within the Republican Party for the upcoming midterm elections.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides in this story are pushing lazy narratives. The administration is painting Leavitt's departure as a voluntary family-first choice, ignoring the gruelling nature of a job that demands 24/7 attention. Critics are likely to frame it as a sign of instability in Trump's team, overlooking her 18-month tenure and continued advisory role. The real test will be whether Leavitt's successor can maintain the same combative yet effective relationship with the press corps.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
