# Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary in August

2026-08-13T06:19:04+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will step down at the end of August, saying she cannot be the best mother to her two young children while handling the demanding job. The 28-year-old, the youngest ever press secretary, returned from maternity leave on July 16. President Trump called her one of his most trusted aides and said she will remain a top outside adviser. Trump has not named a successor; contenders include Alina Habba, Matt Boyle, and Steven Cheung. Some unsubstantiated theories about a dispute with aide Natalie Harp circulated, but no evidence supports them.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-will-replace-karoline-leavitt-alina-habba-others-in-contention-as-white-house-press-secretary-steps-down-101786593695855.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/natalie-harp-behind-karoline-leavitt-firing-wild-decoy-plane-theory-surface-trump-white-house-press-secretary-steps-down-101786591988863.html>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/leavitt-to-leave-white-house-podium-to-become-maga-warrior-mom/articleshow/133198708.cms>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/karoline-leavitt-the-youngest-us-press-secretary-and-trumps-most-trusted-aide-11903071#publisher=newsstand>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/stress-burnout-and-pleas-from-trump-why-karoline-leavitt-quit-white-house-press-secretary-inside-details-101786592464264.html>

Tags: Alina Habba, Donald Trump, Karoline Leavitt, Natalie Harp, US politics, White House press secretary
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