President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role. Multiple outlets report that Trump makes the announcement through a post on Truth Social, and that Leavitt is expected to depart later this month.
According to Trump’s comments, the stated reason is personal: he says Leavitt wants to spend more time with her young children and family. Several reports characterize her as a trusted aide and note that Trump says he understands and respects her decision.
Other coverage adds that Leavitt will continue working with Trump in a different capacity. Fox News and Newsweek report that she will move into an outside advisory role, while Bloomberg frames the change as one that removes his top spokesperson from the press office. Across sources, the core details—her departure, the timing, and the stated family-related rationale—are consistent, with emphasis varying on her future role and the impact on communications leadership.
