politics
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
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.