U.S. President Donald Trump announces that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month. Multiple outlets report that Trump makes the announcement publicly, including through his Truth Social account, and that Leavitt plans to leave the role to focus on family.

Several reports add personal context around her departure, noting that Leavitt recently returned from maternity leave and that she gave birth to a daughter in May. Forbes and CNBC specifically describe her return to work in June and identify the child as her second. Other outlets, including RTE and The Hill, also state she is leaving to spend more time with her family but provide fewer additional details. Some coverage uses wording such as “resigning” or “quitting,” but the timing and stated reason remain consistent across sources.