# Trump’s youngest press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down

2026-08-13T11:23:10+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, will leave the role at the end of August to spend more time with her two young children. President Donald Trump announced the move on Wednesday, saying she would become one of his top outside advisers ahead of the midterm elections. Leavitt, the youngest person to serve in the role, gave birth to a daughter in May and returned from maternity leave last month. Trump did not name a successor. According to The New York Post, contenders include Alina Habba, Breitbart's Matthew Boyle, and communications director Steven Cheung. Leavitt was known for her combative exchanges with the media and staunch defence of the President. Her departure comes as Trump faces challenges over Iran and the economy, with approval ratings under pressure.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/who-is-karoline-leavitt-donald-trump-press-secretary-set-to-step-down-from-white-house/article71340216.ece>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/karoline-leavitt-successor-alina-habba-matt-boyle-steven-cheung-among-names-in-race-for-white-house-press-secretary-11786625614631.html>

Tags: Donald Trump, Karoline Leavitt, media strategy, midterm elections, Republican Party, White House press secretary
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