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Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary, will serve as outside Trump adviser

Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 4:55 PM EDT / CBS News

Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary, will serve as outside Trump adviser

TL;DR

  • Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House press secretary at the end of August.
  • She will transition to a role as a top outside adviser to President Trump.
  • Leavitt cited the need to spend more time with her two young children as the reason for her departure.
  • She was the youngest White House press secretary in history, starting the job at 27.
  • Leavitt stated she will continue to be a vocal advocate for MAGA and the Republican Party.